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Myrsine africana

Family: MYRSINACEAE

Small dense tree or large shrub with rounded leaves, pink flowers and black berries. Can be pruned into an attractive hedge, good for Bonsai or topiary subject. Mulch thickly with good compost, water regularly and feed with high nitrogen organic or chemical fertilizer to boost growth and plant with pioneers for best results. Needs a sunny or semi shade, well drained position

Location: Peninsula to P. E. and E. Cape.

Rapanea melanophloeos

Family: MYRSINACEAE

Afrikaans: Boekenhout

Medium - large tree, leathery maroon leaves tinged pink at tips produces copious purple berries loved by birds. A pioneer species, providing shade and protection for slower growing trees. Mulch thickly with good compost, water regularly and feed with high nitrogen organic or chemical fertilizer to boost growth.

Location: Peninsula to KZN and Limpopo