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Myoporum insulare Coastal Carpet

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Myoporum insulare Coastal Carpet Groundcover Common Boobialla, Prostrate Myoporum,

Native: Foliage Type:

Yes Evergreen

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Groundcovers, Shrubs Dense, Prostrate, Spreading

Description:

An evergreen native low-growing spreading shrub with lush, shiny green foliage and small white flowers from late Spring and through Summer. Great to use in coastal gardens. Grows approx. 20-30cm tall x 100cm wide.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

15-30cm 60cm-1m

Position: Soil Type:

Full Sun, Semi Shade Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)

Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Groundcover, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Verge, Container / Pot, Native Garden, Under Trees

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser

Family Name: Origin:

Myoporaceae Australia

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Green

Flower Colour: White

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: Spring, Summer

Fruit: Insignificant

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Fast

Maintenance Level: Low

Water Usage: Medium / Moderate

Drought: Medium / Moderate

Frost: Moderate

Wind: High

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