Overview
Myrsine divaricata is a bushy, columnar upright shrubs in the genus Myrsine, part of the Primulaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Myrsine divaricata grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, garden edging and hedging and screens.
About
Myrsine divaricata is a bushy, columnar upright evergreen shrub belonging to the Primulaceae family. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers a sheltered position with moist but well-drained soil, including loam, sand, or clay of varying pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H3, it is suitable for city and courtyard gardens, as well as for garden edging, hedging, and screens. This cultivar is particularly attractive in spring and summer and is best planted in well-drained soil with watering during establishment. Propagation can be done by seed or semi-ripe cuttings.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Myrsine
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand, Clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Myrsine divaricata size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy, Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Garden edging, Hedging and screens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Myrsine divaricata
- Propagation
- Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Myrsine divaricata?
Myrsine divaricata prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Myrsine divaricata need?
Myrsine divaricata is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including loam, sand and clay. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Myrsine divaricata hardy in the UK?
Myrsine divaricata has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is half-hardy, tolerating -5 to 1°C, and may need winter protection in colder areas.
How do I propagate Myrsine divaricata?
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings.
