Myoporum

Myoporum parvifolium Fine Leaf is a dense, prostrate Australian native ground cover valued for its soft, fine green foliage and spreading habit. It forms a lush carpet that hugs the ground, making it ideal for covering large areas with minimal maintenance. From late spring through to early autumn, the plant is dotted with masses of tiny, starry flowers that sit just above the foliage, adding a delicate seasonal display while still maintaining its tidy appearance. Perfect for spilling over embankments, cascading across retaining walls, or filling difficult-to-access areas, Fine Leaf is excellent for suppressing weeds and stabilising soil. Its hardy nature makes it well suited to dry gardens, coastal sites and low-maintenance landscapes. Prune lightly once a year to encourage fresh, dense growth and to maintain shape. Feed annually with a controlled-release native fertiliser to keep plants healthy and flowering well.

Soil: Plant in free-draining soil rich in organic matter.
Conditions: Prefers a full sun position. Coastal, frost and drought hardy.
Size: Height 15-30cm x width 3m

Myoporum parvifolium Broad Leaf Pink is a fast-growing ground cover that creates a dense mat of broad, glossy green foliage. In spring and summer, it produces small, waxy, honey-scented pink flowers along the stems, providing a charming and fragrant addition to your garden. Perfect for suppressing weeds, stabilizing slopes and banks, or as a fire-retardant option in coastal landscapes.

Soil: Suitable for clay, loam, sandy, and well-drained soils.
Conditions: Full sun to semi-shade. Drought, heat, frost, and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 0.20m x width 0.60m–2m.

Myoporum parvifolium Broad Leaf is a native, low-maintenance groundcover with glossy green leaves that effectively suppresses weeds. This prostrate shrub features small, lightly honey-scented, and waxy flowers along its stems in spring and summer. Fast-growing and low-maintenance, myoporum is well-suited for bank stabilization, fire retardant, and coastal areas.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Coastal, frost and drought hardy.
Size: Height 10-20cm x width 60cm-1m

Myoporum parvifolium ‘Fine Leaf White’ is a hardy, low-growing groundcover valued for its dense matting habit and fine-textured green foliage. In spring and summer, it becomes covered with masses of small white star-shaped flowers, adding a striking display against its foliage. This fast-spreading plant is ideal for erosion control, embankments, or as a weed-suppressing cover. Its tough and versatile nature makes it a reliable choice for low-maintenance landscaping and large-scale plantings.

Soil: Plant in free-draining soil rich in organic matter.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Coastal, frost and drought hardy.
Size: Height 10-20cm x width 2-4m

Coarse Leaf Myoporum is a tough, fast-growing Australian native groundcover that quickly forms a dense, low-growing mat, making it an excellent choice for suppressing weeds and stabilising banks. Its broad, glossy green leaves create year-round interest, while masses of lightly honey-scented, soft pink flowers bloom along the stems in spring and summer. Fire-retardant, coastal tolerant, and incredibly low-maintenance, this hardy variety thrives in harsh conditions, providing reliable ground coverage and seasonal colour with minimal effort.

Soil: Adaptable to most soil types.

Conditions: Full sun. Drought, frost and coastal tolerant.

Size: Height 0.30m x width 1-2m

Meet Myoporum montanum Waterbush — a hardworking little tree that’s as practical as it is interesting. From late winter through summer, it produces clusters of small, fragrant flowers with delicate white petals speckled in purple. These are followed by berries that hang around through the warmer months, adding both visual appeal and a tasty bonus. Those berries aren’t just decorative — they’re edible and full of character. With a unique bitter edge balanced by salty-sweet notes, they can be enjoyed fresh or used to elevate both sweet and savoury dishes with a distinctive twist. Also known as the “Western Boobialla,” Waterbush naturally thrives in coastal dunes, river flats, and even salty environments, making it incredibly tough and adaptable. Fast-growing and easy to shape, it responds beautifully to pruning, making it ideal as an edible screening plant. It also performs well in medium to large pots, so you can enjoy its beauty and bounty even in smaller spaces.

Soil: Loamy, well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. It’s salt-tolerant, drought-tolerant and frost-resistant, occurring in a variety of climes across Australia
Size: Height 4m x width 2-3m

Myoporum parvifolium Pink is a hardy, low-growing evergreen ground cover that brings soft colour and effortless beauty to the garden. Masses of delicate pink flowers appear through spring and summer, creating a pretty contrast against its lush green foliage. Its fast-spreading, trailing habit quickly covers large areas, helping to control erosion, soften edges, and create a dense, attractive carpet of greenery. Perfect for ground cover, borders, embankments, rockeries, or spilling gracefully from hanging baskets, Pink Myoporum is a reliable and beautiful addition to any landscape.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Coastal, drought and frost hardy.
Size: Height 0.30m x width 2m

Myoporum Boobialla is a hardy Australian native shrub or small tree prized for its adaptability and coastal resilience. It features glossy green foliage, masses of small white flowers marked with distinctive purple spots, and attractive fleshy purple berries that are enjoyed by birds and other wildlife. With a naturally variable growth habit, Boobialla can form a dense spreading shrub or develop into a small tree. Its vigorous growth and extensive root system make it an excellent choice for stabilising sand dunes, controlling erosion, and providing shelter in exposed coastal landscapes. It is also well-suited to screening, windbreaks, habitat gardens, and large-scale native plantings.

Soil: Well-draining native soil. 

Conditions: Prefers full sun to part shade. Drought, coastal and light frost tolerant. 
 
Size: Height 6m x width 4m