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Myoporum laetum

Myoporum

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Greg Applegate/Sortomme

 

Description

This evergreen shrub/tree will grow quickly to 30' tall and 20' wide. It has narrow, dark green leaves with small, white flowers that bloom in the summer and are followed by reddish purple fruit. A good coastal plant.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Height Range

12-25', 25-40'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Invasive

Design Styles

Ranch, Seascape

Accenting Features

n/a

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Background

Special Uses

Hedge, Screen, Wind Break, Fire Resistant

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.