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African Boxwood

Myrsine Africana

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Overview

African Boxwood (Myrsine africana) is a versatile evergreen shrub, thriving in USDA zones 9-11. Often reaching 4-6 feet in height and spread, its dense, fine-textured foliage is perfect for hedging. Small, inconspicuous flowers add subtle interest. Prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil, with moderate watering. Minimal pruning required. Hardy and adaptable, this shrub provides year-round greenery in formal or informal landscape settings.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 9–11Type ShrubClimate Mediterranean
African Boxwood (Myrsine Africana) — shrub for full or half
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Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Myrsinaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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African Boxwood (Myrsine Africana) — shrub for full or half
African Boxwood (Myrsine Africana) — commonly known as African Boxwood
African Boxwood (Myrsine Africana) — this versatile plant serves well as a low hedge or container specimen
African Boxwood (Myrsine Africana) — adding evergreen beauty year-round
African Boxwood (Myrsine Africana) — While it tolerates a range of soil types; consistent watering during the first growing season is crucial to ensure a
African Boxwood (Myrsine Africana) — The African Boxwood is resistant to most pests and diseases; often reaching 4-6 feet in height and spread, its dense
African Boxwood (Myrsine Africana) — Often reaching 4-6 feet in height and spread, its dense, fine-textured foliage is perfect for hedging; while, image 42
African Boxwood (Myrsine Africana) — which are 0.5 to 1 inch long
African Boxwood (Myrsine Africana) — it prospers best when situated in a location that receives full sun to partial shade; african Boxwood (Myrsine, image 52
African Boxwood (Myrsine Africana) — makes Myrsine africana a smart choice for a variety of landscape applications
African Boxwood (Myrsine Africana) — The plant's moderate growth rate means that it can integrate into a landscape with minimal maintenance
African Boxwood (Myrsine Africana) — this versatile plant serves well as a low hedge or container specimen; shrub for full or half
African Boxwood (Myrsine Africana) — consistent watering during the first growing season is crucial to ensure a strong root system; the African, image 54
African Boxwood (Myrsine Africana) — While it tolerates a range of soil types; consistent watering during the first growing season is crucial to, image 51
African Boxwood (Myrsine Africana) — is an evergreen shrub that offers a lush addition to any garden with its dense and compact growth habit
African Boxwood (Myrsine Africana) — Small, inconspicuous flowers add subtle interest; makes Myrsine africana a smart choice for a variety of landscape
African Boxwood (Myrsine Africana) — commonly known as African Boxwood; adding evergreen beauty year-round
African Boxwood (Myrsine Africana) — consistent watering during the first growing season is crucial to ensure a strong root system
African Boxwood (Myrsine Africana) — which are 0.5 to 1 inch long; is an evergreen shrub that offers a lush addition to any garden with its dense, image 50
African Boxwood (Myrsine Africana) — it prospers best when situated in a location that receives full sun to partial shade
African Boxwood (Myrsine Africana) — The plant's moderate growth rate means that it can integrate into a landscape with minimal maintenance, image 53
African Boxwood (Myrsine Africana) — it prospers best when situated in a location that receives full sun to partial shade; african Boxwood (Myrsine africana)
African Boxwood (Myrsine Africana) — Hardy and adaptable, this shrub provides year-round greenery in formal or informal landscape settings; it, image 45
African Boxwood (Myrsine Africana) — While it tolerates a range of soil types
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