Myrsine africana – African Boxwood

Compact, Evergreen & Easy-Care

Myrsine africana, commonly known as African Boxwood, is a compact evergreen shrub valued for its dense foliage, neat growth habit and versatility in garden design. Its small, glossy green leaves create a lush appearance throughout the year, making it an excellent choice for hedges, borders, pots and structured garden planting.

With its naturally bushy form and relatively slow to moderate growth, African Boxwood can be trimmed to maintain a neat, formal appearance or allowed to develop into a softer, natural-looking shrub.

🌿 Plant Features

• Common Name: African Boxwood
• Botanical Name: Myrsine africana
• Plant Type: Evergreen shrub
• Foliage: Small, glossy green leaves
• Growth Habit: Dense, compact and bushy
• Uses: Hedges, borders, pots, pathways and feature planting
• Position: Full sun to part shade
• Maintenance: Low to moderate
• Suitable for: Residential gardens, courtyards and containers

🌿 Best Uses

African Boxwood is a versatile choice for:

• Formal or informal hedges
• Garden borders
• Pathway edging
• Courtyard gardens
• Pots and containers
• Entryways
• Low-maintenance landscaping
• Mixed shrub planting

Please note: Plant growth, size and appearance can vary depending on climate, soil, watering, sunlight and growing conditions. Plants supplied may vary slightly from photographs due to seasonal growth and availability.