Myoporum parvifolium 'Putah Creek'

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Wide-leaf Myoporum

 
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Information by:         Photographer: Normans

 

Description

This evergreen groundcover grows 1' high and 8' wide. It is drought tolerant once established; blooms with white flowers. It cannot take foot traffic.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Ground cover

 

Height Range

Under 1', 1-3'

 

Flower Color

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Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

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Fruit Color

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Fruit Season

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Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Tropical

 

Accenting Features

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Seasonal Interest

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Location Uses

Patio, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walkways, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Cascade, Erosion Control, Mass Planting

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.