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Myoporum laetum.
Small tree with spreading branches and a gnarled trunk. It forms a rounded head. The bright shinning green long leaves have conspicuous oil glands. It has clusters of white spotted with purple flowers, followed by small reddish purple fruit. Occurs throughout New Zealand in coastal and lowland forests. Sea-level to 450 mt. It is frost tender until established, then can survive moderate frost. Can be trimmed to form a hedge. Grows in most well drained soils, tolerates dry, coastal and exposed sites.
Genus
Myoporum
Species
laetum.
Cultivar
Common name
Ngaio
Family name
Scrophulariaceae
Place of origin
New Zealand
DETAILS
Height
5 m
Width
3 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types / Needs well drained soil
Moisture
Tolerates dry soils
Exposure
Grows in exposed or coastal sites. / Grows in sun or shade / Prefers a sunny site / Will tolerate moderate frosts
Indigenous / Nourishment / Texture
Trees
Category
Small 4.5 to 9 metres.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
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