Botanical Name: Myoporum laetum
Common Name: Myoporum Type of Plant: dicot: tree Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape Normally a broad spreading billowing shrubby tree with a tendency toward fast, rank growth and brittle branches; can become top-heavy and prone to wind damage Height to 30' Spread to 20' Growth Rate Very rapid Environment: Exposure outdoor full sun Soil tolerates most soils but prefers soils which drain well Hardiness Some frost – Zones 8, 9, 14-17, 19-24 Morphology: Leaves lanceolate to 4" long with smooth margins and acute tip; stomata are readily visible when leaves are held up to light Flowers white clusters of bell-shaped flowers with small purple spots, 1/4" across Fruit globular drupe, reddish purple to 1/4" across Propagation: stem cuttings; semi-hardwood preferred; seed Usage: Large background or screening subject, best used near coastal landscapes; can be used as a multi-trunked tree or large shrub, or even as a groundcover if its branches are secured to the ground Landscape Care: Watering takes average watering, can tolerate lawn watering if drainage is good Fertilizing balanced in spring if required Pruning thin regularly to prevent top-heavy growth Pests/Diseases none Special Conditions/Other leaves and fruit are mildly toxic Origin: New Zealand Family: Myoporaceae Notes: |
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