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

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