Myrsine africana
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African Boxwood
Myrsine africana
Shrub
Care:
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Low
Well Drained
Look:
Green - Dark
leaves
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African Boxwood
Myrsine africana
Shrub
Care:
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Low
Well Drained
Look:
Green - Dark
leaves
Dense, evergreen shrub with small leaves that will eventually grow to 4-6’ high and wide. Boxwood is commonly clipped as a small hedge, topiary, or kept in a container.