Detail
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Myrsine africana
Cape Myrtle, African Box
Notes

Uses: Can be used as a formal hedge or barrier along borders or as a barrier to traffic. Responds to heavy pruning to maintain shape and can be kept quite low. Female plants produce purple fruits which are attractive to birds.
Water wise once established and long-lived.

  • Height 1-2m
  • Spread 0.5-1m
  • Position
    • position-partshade Part Shade
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
  • Family Myrsinaceae
  • Botanical Name Myrsine africana
  • Common Name Cape Myrtle, African Box
  • Origin North Africa
  • Habit Dense, Compact
  • Landscape Plains, Footslopes, Hills
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Moderate frost
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour Cream
  • Flowering Time Spring
  • Flower Type Insignificant
  • Purpose Ornamental, Habitat
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
  • Form Medium Shrub (Usually between 1.2m & 3.6m)