Western Boobialla - Myoporum montanum (Waterbush) seeds

WESTERN BOOBIALLA / WATERBUSH
Scientific Name: Myoporum montanum
Common Names: Western Boobialla, Waterbush

Quick Facts

• Growth Habit: Fast-growing shrub or small tree, up to 8 meters (30 ft) tall
• Flowers: Sweet-scented, small white flowers in clusters of 1–5, flowering in winter and summer
• Fruits: Small pink-purple berries, smooth or slightly rough
• Soil: Wide adaptability, including mangrove swamps, rainforests, and arid desert regions
• Climate: Drought-tolerant and hardy in various ecosystems
• Uses: Excellent as a screen or windbreak in dry areas

Why Grow Western Boobialla?

• Hardy and Adaptable: Thrives in a variety of soil and environmental conditions, from coastal dunes to arid deserts.
• Low Maintenance: Drought-tolerant and resilient, requiring minimal care once established.
• Multi-Purpose Plant: Functions as a screen or windbreak while producing edible berries for culinary use.

Bush Tucker Note

• Edible Uses:
  • Fruits: Small pink-purple berries are edible raw or cooked.
  • Flavor Profile: Bitter with salty-sweet notes, suitable for enhancing both sweet and savory dishes.
• Caution: While this species has no confirmed toxicity, some Myoporum species' fruits contain liver toxins and should not be consumed in large quantities.

How to Grow

Planting Tips

• Position: Full sun to partial shade. Tolerates a range of ecosystems, from swampy to dry environments.
• Soil: Adaptable to most soil types, including sandy, loamy, or clay soils.

Care Instructions

• Watering: Minimal watering once established; drought-tolerant.
• Pruning: Light pruning after fruiting to maintain shape and encourage new growth.

Germination

• Sowing Time: Spring is ideal for sowing.
• Transplanting: Plant seedlings in their permanent positions in late spring or early summer after the last frost.
• Winter Care: Provide some protection from frost for the first few winters outdoors.

Uses in Your Garden

• Screening and Windbreak: Dense foliage provides excellent coverage and protection.
• Edible Landscaping: Combines ornamental value with edible fruit production.
• Coastal Gardens: Thrives in challenging saline and coastal conditions.

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Add Myoporum montanum to your garden for a resilient and versatile addition that enhances biodiversity, offers bush tucker delights, and serves as an effective screen or windbreak.