Fine Leaf Creeping Boobialla delivers soft beauty, rapid coverage and outstanding Australian garden performance
Myoporum parvifolium Fine Leaf, Creeping Boobialla is a Native Groundcover. Fine, glossy, Narrow Leaves. Small White Flowers. Grows to 15cm
Myoporum parvifolium ‘Fine Leaf’
(Creeping Boobialla – Fine Leaf Form)
Myoporum parvifolium ‘Fine Leaf’ is a hardy, low-growing, dense groundcover with narrower, finer leaves than other Myoporum varieties. It is ideal for erosion control, weed suppression, and covering large areas in gardens or landscapes with minimal maintenance.
Key Features:
- Growth Habit: Fast-spreading, dense groundcover (up to 2m wide, 10-15 cm high)
- Foliage: Very fine, narrow, bright green leaves (more delicate than standard Myoporum)
- Flowers: Small, white, star-shaped flowers appear in spring and summer
- Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
- Soil Type: Well-drained soil (adapts to sandy, loamy, and coastal conditions)
- Drought Tolerance: Very high once established
- Frost Tolerance: Moderate
- Maintenance: Low; occasional trimming can encourage thicker growth
- Pest/Disease Resistance: Good resistance to pests and diseases
- Uses:
- Groundcover to suppress weeds and reduce maintenance
- Erosion control on slopes, embankments, and banks
- Coastal gardens (tolerates salt spray)
- Between stepping stones or pathways for soft, natural coverage
- Firewise landscaping (low flammability)
Planting & Care Tips:
✅ Soil: Prefers well-draining soil; avoid waterlogged conditions
✅ Watering: Regular watering until established; very drought-tolerant once mature
✅ Pruning: Light pruning if needed to shape or thicken growth
✅ Pests & Diseases: Resistant to most issues, but avoid excessive moisture to prevent root rot
