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Myoporum laetum | Myoporum

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Plant Overview

Myoporum laetum

Photography by 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.
*Description by Jerry Sortomme Editor

General

Type
Tree, Shrub
Season
Evergreen
Height
20-30 ft.
Width
20 ft.

Flower / Leaf

Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Leaf Character
Glossy

Sun / Water / Soil

Sun
Full
Water
Low, Medium
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Growth Rate
Fast
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.
*Description by Jerry Sortomme Editor