Waterbush

Common Names: Waterbush, Native Myrtle, Boobialla

Waterbush is a tough Aussie native that grows well in Perth. It has dense green leaves and small white flowers with purple spots. It gets small purple berries that birds love. It makes a great hedge, windbreak, or privacy screen in your garden. Grows extra fast near water source.

Features:

Ideal prune height range: 2-4m

pH growing conditions: 6.0 to 7.5

Shade or full sun: Full sun to partial shade

Minimum pot year 5: 45L pot

Time to fruit age: 2-3 years

Waterbush grows fast and needs very little care. It handles heat, frost, and dry spells without any fuss once established. It thrives in most soils, including sandy Perth metro. You can prune it hard to keep it neat or let it grow into a natural hedge.

Interesting Notes:

The berries are an important food source for local bird species. Native bees and pollinators love the tiny flowers in spring and summer.

It handles coastal winds and salty conditions with ease, making it super versatile.

Limited stock. Pickup from Parkwood, WA. Delivery to Perth Metro only.

Keywords: Waterbush, Myoporum montanum, native hedge Perth, drought tolerant plant, privacy screen Perth