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Myoporum sandwicense
- Native to:
- Hawaii, Tonga, United States
Photo by David J. Stang
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Scrophulariaceae
- Genus:
- Myoporum
- Species:
- Myoporum sandwicense
- USDA Symbol:
- MYSA
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- 1000 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- white
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy or rocky soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to coastal and dry forest areas
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily without pretreatment. Fresh seed has higher viability.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI
Pre-treatment: Untreated seed germinates sporadically over a period of 1 - 18 months. Treating with 120 -135 deg F warm water and soaking for 12 - 48 hours may hasten germination. Treating the seed coat by nicking with a nail clippers may also hasten germination.
Establishment: Collect fresh matured whitish-colored fruits and clean off the pulp from the seeds. There are 4-12 seeds per fruit. Viable seeds sink in water, the floaters can be discarded.
Source: npn.rngr.net