{"product_id":"african-boxwood-1-plant-myrsine-africana","title":"African Boxwood 1 Plant – Myrsine africana Evergreen Shrub for Hedges and Borders","description":"\u003cp\u003eAfrican Boxwood is an evergreen shrub known for its fine-textured foliage and dense, compact growth habit. Myrsine africana is commonly grown in hedges, borders, and landscape plantings as an alternative to traditional boxwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis plant develops an upright, oval form with small glossy leaves and reddish new growth. It performs best in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil and is suitable for structured garden designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine-textured evergreen shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDense, compact growth habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlossy foliage with reddish new growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for hedges and borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrives in full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e African Boxwood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Myrsine africana\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Live Plant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial (shrub)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower\/Fruit Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inconspicuous flowers, dark berries\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun to Partial Shade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained soil\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate watering\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–11\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a live starter plant (seedling\/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer Notice for Live Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within \u003cstrong\u003e48 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e of delivery and provide the required photos for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos of the shipping box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto of the shipping label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear photos of the plant from multiple angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"NorCalPlants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52499696124036,"sku":null,"price":81.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/5254\/6180\/files\/CopyofRIZKIGARDEN_1_aab78d18-8133-4c22-8601-7e24b08f57bd.jpg?v=1783666602","url":"https:\/\/nataliesbotanicalgarden.com\/products\/african-boxwood-1-plant-myrsine-africana","provider":"Natalie's Botanical Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}