Myoporum floribundum – Weeping Myoporum

An attractive large shrub, with unusual weeping leaves on long arched branches. While it is attractive when not in flower, it becomes even more eye catching in mid spring to early summer when the branches are covered with profuse small white flowers, making it look like the branches are covered in snow. It can be grown in sun to part shade, it can get a bit leggy in full sun, more profuse with some shelter from taller plants  (it naturally grows in sheltered gullies). Adaptable to a wide range of soil types, it performs best with good drainage. It is a magnet for all sorts of native insects when in flower, making it a great habitat plant.


Plant Information

Plant Type - Small tree, Large shrub
Common Name - Weeping Myoporum
Scientific Name - Myoporum floribundum
Family - Myoporaceae
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Minimum Height - 2
Maximum Height - 3
Minimum Width - 1.5
Maximum Width - 3
Flower Colour - White
Flowering Time - Spring, Summer
pH Level - Acid, Neutral
Soil Type - Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Cold climate, Coastal garden
Climate Zone - Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Cool
Light - Sunny, Light shade, Half shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Spreading, Weeping
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
Propagation Method - Softwood cutting, Semihardwood cutting
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Feature plant, Fragrant, Attractive foliage, Wow factor
Special Uses - Fast growing
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Butterflies, Other insects
Angus Cultivar - No