Myoporum

Light: Full sun to partial shade; afternoon shade and protection from reflected heat are beneficial in Phoenix.

Water: Water deeply while establishing. Once established, allow soil to dry partially between deep irrigations; provide supplemental summer water in Phoenix.

Soil: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil; tolerates alkaline conditions but struggles in waterlogged or heavily compacted soil.

Mature size: 15–30 feet tall and 10–20 feet wide; can be maintained smaller with pruning.

Bloom: Primarily spring through early summer, with occasional scattered blooms in mild weather.

Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen.

Growth rate: Fast with adequate water and suitable temperatures.