Myoporum laetum

A fast growing evergreen shrub or small tree native to New Zealand.

Leaves are bright glossy green, dotted with small glands, 4-10cm long, 1-3cm across.

The leaf buds and shoot tips are sticky.

Flowers are white with purplish spots, in clusters of 2-6, seen in spring and summer, followed by a purple oval drupe up to 6mm in size.

Tolerates coastal conditions and poor, dry soils. Can handle heavy trimming to maintain size and shape. Poisonous to livestock.

H: 5-10 m