COPROSMA

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.

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Plant Details

Pests & Diseases
None
Place of origin
New Zealand
Evergreen
Leaves to 1.5cm (½in) long
Frost hardy (down to -5)
Linear
Height
30cm (12in)
Spread
1m (39in)
Dwarf shrub
Typically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.

ground covering shrub. Spreading, tangled, wiry shoots. Tolerates wind and cold.
Ground cover
These plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
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)

Mature Size

30cm (12in)
	1m (39in)

Planting Tips and Care Advice

Garden Location/Conditions

Australian / New Zealand

Border

Coastal / windswept

Slightly back from the sea with more shelter in milder areas

Suitable for small gardens

Town garden
Soil Conditions

Fertile moist well-drained soil

Neutral to acid soil
Sun Requirements

Full sun

Partial shade