Overview
Myrsine semiserrata is a bushy, columnar upright shrubs in the genus Myrsine, part of the Primulaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Myrsine semiserrata 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 semiserrata is a bushy, columnar upright evergreen shrub belonging to the Primulaceae family. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers a sheltered aspect facing east, south, or west. This cultivar grows well in a variety of soil types, including loam, sand, and clay, with a pH ranging from acid to alkaline, provided the soil is moist but well-drained. Hardy to UK zone H3, it is suitable for city and courtyard gardens, garden edging, and hedging or screens. It is best planted in well-drained soil and watered during establishment, with propagation possible by seed or semi-ripe cuttings. Interest is primarily in spring and summer.
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 semiserrata 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 semiserrata
- 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 semiserrata?
Myrsine semiserrata prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Myrsine semiserrata need?
Myrsine semiserrata 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 semiserrata hardy in the UK?
Myrsine semiserrata 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 semiserrata?
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings.
