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Myrsine africana

African Boxwood

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Steve Mullany/Dave Ryden

 

Description

This African boxwood is a small, slow-growing shrub with small green leaves set on vertical, dark red stems. It can be grown in the sun or shade, and is good as a foundation plant or a low hedge.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

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Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

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Fruit Color

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Fruit Season

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Water Saving Tip:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.