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Myoporum

Myoporum Laetum

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Overview

Myoporum laetum, commonly known as Ngaio Tree, is an evergreen hailing from New Zealand. This fast-growing shrub or small tree boasts glossy, oval leaves with a fleshy texture, reaching a mature height of 15-20 feet with a spread of 10-15 feet. It displays white to pale pink flowers in summer, followed by non-edible purple berries. Ideal for screening or hedging, it thrives in full sun and adapts to various soil types.

Sun FullWater Low, MediumZones 9–11Type Shrub, TreeClimate Mediterranean
Myoporum (Myoporum Laetum) — boasting a width of 15 to 20 feet at maturity; offering added ecological value.<br><br>This species favors full sun, image 95

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low, Medium
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub, Tree
Family
Myoporaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Myoporum (Myoporum Laetum) — acclaimed for its versatility and resilience in coastal landscapes; reaching a mature height of 15-20 feet with a, image 93
Myoporum (Myoporum Laetum) — which later give way to small purple drupes
Myoporum (Myoporum Laetum) — Its non-invasive root system renders it safe to plant near structures
Myoporum (Myoporum Laetum) — and while it thrives in well-drained soils; offering added ecological value.<br><br>This species favors full sun exposure
Myoporum (Myoporum Laetum) — which are glossy and somewhat fleshy; and placement should consider its ability to act as a windbreak or privacy screen
Myoporum (Myoporum Laetum) — boasting a width of 15 to 20 feet at maturity; offering added ecological value.<br><br>This species favors full sun, image 67
Myoporum (Myoporum Laetum) — oval leaves with a fleshy texture; offering added ecological value.<br><br>This species favors full sun exposure
Myoporum (Myoporum Laetum) — Ideal for screening or hedging, it thrives in full sun and adapts to various soil types; boasting a width of 15 to 20, image 62
Myoporum (Myoporum Laetum) — presenting an excellent choice for seaside settings.<br><br>When designing landscapes with Myoporum laetum; offering, image 107
Myoporum (Myoporum Laetum) — exuding a distinct oils when crushed
Myoporum (Myoporum Laetum) — is an attractive evergreen species; and placement should consider its ability to act as a windbreak or privacy screen, image 64
Myoporum (Myoporum Laetum) — Spring and summer usher in an array of delicate white flowers; boasting a width of 15 to 20 feet at maturity, image 70
Myoporum (Myoporum Laetum) — It displays white to pale pink flowers in summer, followed by non-edible purple berries; reaching a mature height of, image 61
Myoporum (Myoporum Laetum) — which later give way to small purple drupes; and placement should consider its ability to act as a windbreak or, image 72
Myoporum (Myoporum Laetum) — reaching a mature height of 15-20 feet with a spread of 10-15 feet; and placement should consider its ability to act, image 88
Myoporum (Myoporum Laetum) — presenting an excellent choice for seaside settings.<br><br>When designing landscapes with Myoporum laetum; offering, image 79
Myoporum (Myoporum Laetum) — The Myoporum laetum is also renowned for its salt spray tolerance; boasting a width of 15 to 20 feet at maturity, image 78
Myoporum (Myoporum Laetum) — spacing should allow for its mature spread; and placement should consider its ability to act as a windbreak or privacy, image 80
Myoporum (Myoporum Laetum) — it exhibits considerable drought tolerance once established
Myoporum (Myoporum Laetum) — each about 0.4 inches across; offering added ecological value.<br><br>This species favors full sun exposure, image 99
Myoporum (Myoporum Laetum) — is an attractive evergreen species; and placement should consider its ability to act as a windbreak or privacy screen
Myoporum (Myoporum Laetum) — often referred to as ngaio tree; offering added ecological value.<br><br>This species favors full sun exposure, image 63
Myoporum (Myoporum Laetum) — presenting an excellent choice for seaside settings.<br><br>When designing landscapes with Myoporum laetum
Myoporum (Myoporum Laetum) — often referred to as ngaio tree; offering added ecological value.<br><br>This species favors full sun exposure, image 91
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