Botanical Name: Myoporum parvifolium
Common Name: Prostrate myoporum Type of Plant: dicot: groundcover Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape spreading, fast growing groundcover with dense, dark green foliage and stems which root when in contact with soil Height 3-6' Spread 6-8' Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoor full sun Soil grows best with good drainage Hardiness some frost (zones 14-16, 18-24) Morphology: Leaves linear to oblong, alternate, somewhat toothed margins – to 1-1/2" long, densely set along stem Flowers white flowers 1/2" wide, star shaped in summer Fruit small purple drupe Propagation: stem cuttings Usage: good dense groundcover on gradual slopes or level ground; good in large plantings, low traffic areas and in informal landscapes Landscape Care: Watering prefers occasional summer watering Fertilizing balanced fertilizer in spring Pruning control height and spread Pests/Diseases some dieback on steep slopes and where drainage is poor Special Conditions/Other Variety 'Putah Creek' is denser and fuller than the species Origin: Australia Family: Myoporaceae Notes: |
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