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Myrsine africana

African Buxus with edible, purple berries; evergreen. This plant grows to about 75 cm. The flower colour is white. This plant is not hardy.The flowering period is April - May.

Location of the plant shown in the first picture : Hillier Arboretum Romsey (GB)

Date taken : 12.10.1997

Family : Myrsinaceae

© first picture : PlantenTuin Esveld

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Characteristics of this plant
type of plant : shrub
soil type : claylike or chalky soil
planting place : needs a sunny place
habit/form : compact growing
water requirement : needs moderatly water
wind tolerance : not susceptible to wind
the plant is evergreen
height approx : between 50 and 75 cm
width approx : between 30 and 50 cm
flower colour : white
leaf colour : green
fruit/seed colour : purple
fruit / seed period : august - september
edibility : the fruits are edible
flowering period : april - may
hardiness : not hardy