Myrsine africana
Cape-myrtle / Mirting
Myrsine africana
Cape
Myrtle (e), Mirting (a)
S.A. No.577.1
|
Type |
Size |
Characteristics |
Flowers |
Position |
|
Shrub |
3 metres |
Hardy,evergreen. |
Pink |
Sun |
Hardy, fairly slow growing evergreen, small shrub with tiny glossy leaves and tiny pink flowers from Oct. to Dec. Birds are attracted to the shiny purple-red berries that follow the flowers. It has a naturally lovely compact shape that makes it an ideal hedge plant for the small garden. Needs full sun to grow compactly, it tolerates shady conditions but then it is a little spindly.
Size up to 3m
