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| Category: Shrub |
| Family: Myoporaceae (Now Scrophulariaceae) |
| Origin: Australia (Australasia) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: White |
| Bloomtime: Spring/Summer |
| Height: 12-16 feet |
| Width: 8-12 feet |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Seaside: Yes |
| Summer Dry: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F |
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Myoporum floribundum (Showy Myoporum) – A quick growing beautiful small lacy large bush or small tree 8 to 12 feet tall with equal spread. It has very narrow 3 to 4 inch long aromatic leaves that droop to a vertical position and flutter with a breeze and sparsely cover the plant so best to expose the white flowers in spring and summer that seem to completely cover plant. These flowers however have a fragrance that is unpleasant to some. Plant in full sun to part shade in a well-drained soil, where it is moderately drought tolerant once established but looks better with occasional irrigation. Cold hardy to around 20° F. Trim lightly to shape plant when it is young and avoid hard pruning. This plant is a very interesting and attractive plant that grows upright when young but often develops long horizontal branches that give the plant a graceful look if planted in the right location. Best in a location away from areas where the smell of the flowers might offend. This Australian plant is native to south-eastern New South Wales and eastern Victoria, where it is considered rare in the wild and grows along creeks and rivers. The name of the genus comes from the Greek words 'myo' meaning "to shut" and 'poros' meaning "closed pores" in reference to the appearance of the glands on the leaves. The specific epithet comes from the Latin words 'flor' meaning "flower" and "bundus" meaning "in the process of" which combine to mean "profusely flowering". We first got this plant from Daryll Combs of Daryll's exotic plants in 1985 offered it in our catalogs from 1986 to 1995.
The information about Myoporum floribundum displayed on this web page is based on our research conducted in the nursery's horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We also include observations made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments we receive from others and welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share cultural information that would aid others in growing this plant. |
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