weeping māpou
foliage palette: mid-green
fruit & flower palette
Myrsine divaricata | weeping māpou, weeping matipo
With its attractive weeping habit, this small, bushy evergreen is a beautiful addition to any garden. Known for its spreading, droopy branches its dense foliage consists of small, leathery green leaves, complemented by tiny, delicate flowers in shades of pale yellow and red. Hardy and versatile, it can be grown as a standout specimen plant or trimmed with others to form a hedge. It flourishes in conditions ranging from full sun to partial shade.