About This Product
Botanical Name: Myrsine africana
Common Name: African Boxwood
An evergreen shrub with a dense, upright form. Leaves are glossy, small and rounded with finely toothed edges. Foliage emerges reddish-green and matures to dark green. Red stems age to gray-brown.
USDA Zone: Zones 9 - 11
Sunset Zone: Zones 8, 9, 14 - 24
Mature Height: 3 - 8 feet
Mature Width: 3 - 6 feet
Light Needs: Full Sun, Filtered Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade, Shade
Water Needs: Moderate