Native to the Azores, Africa, the Himalayas, and China, African Boxwood is a medium-sized evergreen shrub that works great as a privacy hedge. Its botanical name is Myrsine africana, and its erect-growing dark red stems are closely set with small dark green, glossy, aromatic leaves that can block unwanted views and create an attractive border. These shrubs are an excellent plant for topiaries or shearing, too! Enjoy the landscape scene as it puts on a show. When it matures, new growth emerges, tinged with red before turning to a deep, glossy green color.
The African Boxwood shrub can withstand air pollution, so it is suitable for adding greenery and privacy to urban landscapes! It's a water-wise plant that will need only occasional watering once established. They thrive in hot and sunny locations and can handle seacoast conditions, too. Feel free to prune it annually for a tidy and neat appearance. This is an excellent evergreen for our area, tolerating most well-drained soil.
An African Boxwood is a welcome addition to any landscape. They are easy to maintain, slow-growing evergreens. These plants are an ideal companion to Desert Willow and Chilean Mesquite, too! They are also one of the best small shrubs you can find for a shade garden.
Moon Valley Nurseries custom-grows African Boxwood in our local climate so that we can ensure that they will thrive in your landscape. We have companion plants that can take any landscape to the next level; ask us how! Visit your nearest Moon Valley Nursery location and let our nursery pros help you select the perfect shrubs, trees, and other plants! We do the work!
"These are planted around my walkway and they are doing well. Love the quality of the plants I bought from Moon Valley. These things work so well. They handle the heat and the cold, no problem. "
A dense, evergreen shrub or small tree known for its glossy, dark green foliage and rapid growth.
Excellent hardy shrub mostly used for small to medium hedges. Can be planted in tight rows to create a thick privacy screen for porches, patios or for property lines.
A unique and eye-catching evergreen shrub or small tree known for its curly, contorted branches and dense, aromatic foliage.
A compact, evergreen shrub known for its striking red, brush-like flowers and dense, blue-green foliage.
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