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Native Shrub

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Latin Plant NameCoprosma cappuccino
Common Plant Name

Compact growing coprosma with natural conical shape. Foliage colour intensifies during winter. Prefers open sunny site and well drained soil. Drought tolerant. Hardy. Hybrid.
Tolerant to salt laden winds Frost Hardy Well drained
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Latin Plant NameCoprosma cheesemanii
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Low growing coprosma which often fruits profusely with bright orange/red berries. Will grow on exposed sites. Very hardy.
Tolerant to salt laden winds Partially shaded conditions Frost Hardy
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Latin Plant NameCoprosma coppershine
Common Plant Name

Very handsome, upright, bushy shrub with distinctive, shiny, green/brown leaves. Hardy and easy to grow. Make a good hedge plant. Drought tolerant.
Tolerant to salt laden winds Frost Hardy
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Latin Plant NameCoprosma foetidissima
Common Plant NameStinkwood or Hupiro

Slender, small tree with attractive solitary flowers, followed by distinctive red "drupes". Contrast of bright green foliage and red berries make this coprosma quite striking. Has strong odour when leaves are crushed.
Tolerant to salt laden winds Partially shaded conditions
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Latin Plant NameCoprosma greensleeves
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A compact shrub with small, bright green leaves. Hardy. Can be grown in semi shade but does best in full sun. Hybrid.
Flowers Frost Hardy
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Latin Plant NameCoprosma lucida
Common Plant NameKaramu

One of the larger leafed coprosmas with shiny, green leaves. Spectacular group of flowers appear from Sep-Oct followed by orange berries which attract native birds. Hardy.
Flowers Tolerant to salt laden winds Frost hardy when mature Partially shaded conditions Well drained
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Latin Plant NameCoprosma parviflora
Common Plant NameLeafy Coprosma

A densely interlacing, twiggy shrub with attractive blue/white berries. Extremely hardy and responds well to pruning. Will grow in damp areas creating food stock for native birds throughout the winter.
Flowers Frost Hardy
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Latin Plant NameCoprosma propinqua
Common Plant NameMingimingi

Small leafed shrub common in damp situations but will tolerate some dry areas. Forms low cushions of springy intertwining branches. Large, dark blue berries provide winter food for native birds.
Flowers Tolerant to salt laden winds Frost Hardy Damp conditions
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Latin Plant NameCoprosma repens
Common Plant NameTaupata

Best known and most beautiful of our hardy coastal shrubs. Has glossy green foliage and bright orange coloured drupes. Good wind and sea spray shelter. Frost tender. Can be used for hedging.
Frost hardy when mature Well drained Damp conditions
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Latin Plant NameCoprosma rotundifolia
Common Plant NameRound-Leaved Coprosma

Slender shrub or small tree, red berries in autumn. Good for under-storey growth and revegetation, prefers semi-shade and damp conditions. Attracts birds.
Partially shaded conditions Damp conditions
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Latin Plant NameCoprosma rugosa
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Found in grasslands and forest margins up to the sub alpine zone. Birds are attracted to the purple/white berries occurring in autumn. Very hardy and sun loving. Can be clipped for hedging.
Flowers Tolerant to salt laden winds
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Latin Plant NameCoprosma virescens
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Most attractive of divaricating coprosmas. Overall golden, coppery glow. Excellent garden plant suitable as specimen, in groups or as hedging. Very tough and tolerant of poor soil and dry conditions.
Tolerant to salt laden winds Partially shaded conditions Frost Hardy
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