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Myoporum laetum

Myoporum

Plant photo of: Myoporum laetum
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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. This is a good coastal plant.

 

Sun

Full

Water

Low, Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Invasive

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.