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COPROSMA 'Beatson's Gold'
Commonly known as Mirror plant
Gold & green variegation
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Evergreenleaves to 1.5cm (½in) long, bright green with a yellow splash in the centre
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Height1.5m (5ft)
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Spread1.5m (5ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightCompact, rounded, female shrub with spreading branches. Bright red berries.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winterHardy 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)
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Full sun
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Partial shade
COPROSMA 'Beatson's Gold'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowGrown for colourful foliage. Requires a male for berriesPests & DiseasesNonePlace of originNew Zealand.
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Garden Location/ConditionsAustralian / New ZealandBorderSuitable for a shrub borderCoastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea with more shelter in milder areasTown garden
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Leaf Colour (if not green)Gold variegated
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Leaf marginEntire
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Leaf shapeOvate
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Pruning groupPruning group 5Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilNeutral to acid soil
Coprosma - Growing Guide
1.5m (5ft)
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