Myrsine divaricata

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Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Weeping Mapou, Weeping Matipo, Myrsine divaricata Poor Knights

Myrsine divaricata, commonly known as Weeping Matipo, is a bushy shrub with an attractive weeping growth habit. Plants carry small and green, leathery leaves held sparsely on slender stems. The foliage is complemented with tiny, pale yellow-red flowers in summer as it grows to 3 m tall and 1 m wide. Myrsine divaricata is commonly grown as an unusual hedge, added to a mixed planting, or planted with native grasses along a walkway. It also suits being maintained in a container or planted around the pool or barbecue area as an architectural feature.

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Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	3.00 m
Spread:	1.00 m
Flowering time:	Summer
Tolerances:	Coastal, Hardy, Shade, Wind
Garden uses:	Hedging, Living areas, Ponds, Pool areas, Screening
Garden styles:	Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native, Riparian
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Weeping Mapou, Weeping Matipo, Myrsine divaricata Poor Knights

Myrsine divaricata Details

Myrsine divaricata, commonly known as Weeping Matipo, is a bushy shrub with an attractive weeping growth habit. Plants carry small and green, leathery leaves held sparsely on slender stems. The foliage is complemented with tiny, pale yellow-red flowers in summer. It typically grows to 3 m tall and 1 m wide, and performs best when planted in full sun on a well-drained site. It is tolerant of frost, cool climates, coastal environments, wind, and short periods of dry. Myrsine divaricata is commonly grown as an unusual hedge, added to a mixed planting, or planted with native grasses along a walkway. It also suits being maintained in a container or planted around the pool or barbecue area as an architectural feature.