COPROSMA
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COPROSMA
Commonly known as Looking glass plant, Mirror bush
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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Exotic plants
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
New Zealand. -
EvergreenOval leaves 2-8cm (¾-3in) long
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
1m (3ft) -
Spread
1.2m (4ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightExcellent in coastal situations.
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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 moist well-drained soil
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Neutral to acid soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Mature Size1m (3ft)
1.2m (4ft)
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Coprosma - Growing Guide
