How to Grow and Care for Myoporum

Ngaio (Myoporum laetum) is a dense, evergreen tree with a round, dense canopy that can grow to heights of 4.5 to 9 m. Beautiful, purple, or white flowers blossom in summer followed by purple or red drupe-shaped fruits in fall. Grows in full sun and provides dense shade when mature.

Waterbush (Myoporum tenuifolium) is a shrub or small tree that is endemic to New Caledonia, an island nation in the southwest Pacific Ocean. It can grow up to 9 m tall, produces white flowers, and has slender elliptic-shaped leaves.

Native juniper (Myoporum insulare) is a flowering plant that is prominent for its coastal existence. It is adaptable and can grow in various habitats. It is native to Australia and can tolerate saltwater. It thrives in dry soils and can be propagated via seeds or cuttings of young plants.

Creeping myoporum grows in dense, low mats, making it useful as a groundcover or a substitute for lawn grass in low-traffic locations. It has small, white flowers that attract bees, is drought-tolerant, and can toleate frost.

Naio is a hardy shrub native to Hawaii, typically found in coastal regions and forests. It comprises dense, evergreen foliage and bears small, white flowers that exude a subtle fragrance. The leaves are glossy, elongated, and succulent, adapted to conserve water in its arid habitat. This resilience allows naio to act as a critical stabilizer for island ecosystems, preventing soil erosion and offering refuge to local wildlife.