Common Name: African Boxwood or Cape Myrtle
Botanical Name: Myrsine africana
Common Descriptions:
Drought Tolerant
Edible Fruiting
Erosion Controlling
Evergreen
Flowering
Frost Tolerant (20°F/-7°C)
Groundcover
High-Hedging
Medium-Hedging
Shrub
Topiary
Tree
Average Width Growth: 4 Feet - 5 Feet
Average Height Growth: 6 Feet - 8 Feet
Plant Spacing: 5 Feet - 8 Feet
Root System: Horizontal & Vertical, Non-Invasive
Average Years for Maximum Growth: 12 Years - 16 Years
Hardy Zones: 8A - 11B
Sun Exposure: Partial Sun - Full Sun
Soil Moisture: Humid - Well Drained
Applicable Soil: Gromulch or Potting Soil
Blooming Seasons: Spring - Early Summer
Fertilizing Seasons: Early Spring
Applicable Fertilizer: All Purpose 4-4-4 or Rose & Flower 4-6-2
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Nombre Común: Boj Africano o Mirto del Cabo
Nombre Botánico: Myrsine africana
African Boxwood (Boj Africano)
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