COPROSMA
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COPROSMA
Commonly known as Mirror plant
In the coffee family and shares the attractive shiny leaves. Good subjects for a "neat and tidy" garden.
Grown for their attractive foliage.
Genus of about 90 species of evergren shrubs and small trees found in forest, swamp, grassland and rocky areas from sea level to mountainous regions from Indonesia to Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific islands.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
New Zealand -
Evergreen
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
30cm (12in) -
Spread
1m (3ft)
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.Spreading plant.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
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Mature Size30cm (12in)
1m (3ft)
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Coprosma - Growing Guide
