Botanical Name: Myrsine africana
Common Name: African boxwood
Type of Plant: dicot: shrub
Character evergreen
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape erect with branches tending to grow upright; forms a loose, oval canopy if left unpruned
Height 3' - 6' (10')
Spread 2' - 4'
Growth Rate moderate
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoors full sun to part shade
Soil tolerates most dry soils
Hardiness hardy (zones 8, 9, 14-24)
 
Morphology:
Leaves pinnate, alternate, on dark red stems; oval/round, 1/4"-1/2" across, dark green, leathery
Flowers insignificant; greenish-white, flowers in axillary clusters
Fruit insignificant; 1/8" drupe
 
Propagation:
semi-hardwood cuttings
 
Usage:
filler - small textured foliage; hedges; topiary; borders; small or large scale landscapes; good in mass plantings
 
Landscape Care:
Watering occasional deep soak
Fertilizing little after established
Pruning prune to shape desired
Pests/Diseases spider mites, thrips
Special Conditions/Other one of the most widely distributed plants in cultivation
 
Origin: South Africa
Family: Myrsinaceae

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