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Myoporum laetum.


Myoporum laetum. Myoporum laetum.

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
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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