
Western Boobialla - Myoporum montanum (Waterbush) seeds
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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
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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.