Myoporum viscosum

sticky boobialla

A dense shrub with dark green leaves and profuse white flowers in spring and summer.


origin	NSW, Vic, SA, WA.
cultural notes	A hardy shrub that requires well drained soils and a sunny position.
maintenance	Responds well to pruning.
tolerates	Tolerant of drought, frost and salt spray.
flowering season	Spring and Summer.
flower colour	The flowers are small, white and star shaped, with purple spots and hairy centres. Flowers are followed by small succulent yellow fruits which are edible.
foliage colour	Foliage is dark green and the new growth is sticky, hence the name sticky boobialla.
width	up to 2m
height	up to 3m
plant spacing	50cm apart
recommended uses	A handy shrub for dry areas, particularly on the coast. Useful for informal hedges and borders.

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