Myoporum laetum decumbens

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Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
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Prostrate Ngaio, Myoporum Plant Ground Cover, Myoporum laetum decumbens, Myoporum decumbens

Myoporum laetum decumbens, commonly known as prostrate Ngaio, is a quick growing, NZ native shrub. It has fleshy, dark green leaves and in summer produces small, white flowers with maroon speckles. It typically grows to 2 m tall and the same wide. Myoporum laetum decumbens is commonly planted in coastal gardens, added to a mixed planting, or included in a native planting.

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Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	2.00 m
Spread:	2.00 m
Flowering time:	Spring, Summer
Tolerances:	Coastal, Wind
Garden uses:	Living areas
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Prostrate Ngaio, Myoporum Plant Ground Cover, Myoporum laetum decumbens, Myoporum decumbens

Myoporum laetum decumbens Details

Myoporum laetum decumbens, commonly known as prostrate Ngaio, is a quick growing, NZ native shrub. It has fleshy, dark green leaves and in summer produces small, white flowers with maroon speckles. It typically grows to 2 m tall and the same wide, performing best when planted in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site. It is tolerant of coastal conditions, dry periods, and frost once established. Myoporum laetum decumbens is commonly planted in coastal gardens, added to a mixed planting, or included in a native planting. NB: All parts of this plant are poisonous.