Myrsine africana |
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African Boxwood |
The 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. It needs a moderate amount of watering.
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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Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.
Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.