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COROKIA buddlejoides
Commonly known as Korokio
Slender long green leathery leaves which are silvery-white underneath. Small yellow star-like flowers and dark red fruits
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Evergreen - lance-shaped, glossy, dark-green leaves to 15cm (6in) long.
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Height - 3m (10ft) -
Spread - 2m (6½ft)
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Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - upright shrub. Small flowers are followed by bright red-black fruits.
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Hardy - cold winter - Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Full sun - shelter from cold drying winds -
Additional Features - Architectural interest -
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Good to know - can be trimmed back after flowering each year to restrict growth. -
Pests & Diseases - none. -
Place of origin - New Zealand (North Island). -
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Flower Shape - Panicles - - terminal panicles 2-5cm (¾-2in) long
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Scented Plants - Scented flowers -
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil -
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Corokia - Growing Guide
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