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Myoporum parvifolium 'Putah Creek'

Wide-Leaf Myoporum Putah Creek

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Normans

 

Description

This evergreen groundcover grows 1' high and 8' wide. It is drought tolerant once established and blooms with white flowers in the summer. It cannot take foot traffic. Leaves are bright green and held close to the stems. This shrub is great for erosion control. It tolerates ocean spray as well as heat.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Ground cover

Height Range

Under 1', 1-3'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Tropical

Accenting Features

n/a

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

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

Special Uses

Cascade, Erosion Control, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.