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African Boxwood

African Boxwood

Myrsine africana

shrub part shade💧💧 moderate waterZone 9aZone 11b

African Boxwood is a dense, slow-growing evergreen shrub with small dark green leaves and tiny cream-colored flowers, making it an excellent compact ornamental for borders and containers. It tolerates part shade and is relatively low-maintenance once established.

Overview

Form
rounded, compact
Growth Rate
slow
Size
3–6′ tall × 3–6′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen

Tolerances & Soil

moderate
Zone 9aZone 11b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 9a to Zone 11b

pH Range

5.57
3.556.589
pH range: 5.5 to 7

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Shrub

Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.

Succession Role

early successionalmid successional

Native Range

East Africa

Function & Care

hedgerow

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, cutting

Companion Planting

Plants well with