Skip to content

Myoporum

Myoporum Laetum

Design with this plant

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

See full data, regional cultivation notes, and design tools. Build a client presentation around this plant.

Start your 14-day trial

Photos (129)

Myoporum Laetum
Myoporum Laetum
Myoporum Laetum
Myoporum Laetum
Myoporum Laetum
Myoporum Laetum
Myoporum Laetum
Myoporum Laetum
Myoporum Laetum

Related plants