Osbornia octodonta (Myrtle Mangrove)

Osbornia octodonta (Myrtle Mangrove) beige flower close up with small fuzzy petals and green leaves.
Osbornia octodonta (Myrtle Mangrove) beige flower bud nestled between small smooth green leaves on woody stems.

Botanical name: Osbornia octodonta

Common name: Myrtle Mangrove

Family: Myrtaceae

Origin: Australia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Small tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Keep soil wet: Bog or aquatic plantWatering: Bog or aquatic
White, off-white flowersFlower color: White and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Flood tolerant plantFlood tolerance: High

Osbornia octodonta is a useful tree to grow for coastal protection.


Osbornia octodonta (Myrtle Mangrove) yellow flower close up growing near smooth green leaves.
Osbornia octodonta (Myrtle Mangrove) yellow flower buds attached to a brown stem with green leaves.
Osbornia octodonta (Myrtle Mangrove) with small light green leaves on a woody plant branch.
Osbornia octodonta (Myrtle Mangrove) branches with rounded light green leaves attached to woody stems.


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