Coprosma at Wairere Nursery

Coprosma

This is a genus of about 90 species of evergreen shrub-like plants as well as small trees, many of which are endemic to New Zealand, with others originating in Australia and the Pacific regions. Some of the shrubs have a spreading habit and others are divaricating, which means that the stems have a branching habit. They are commonly known as the Mirror bush due to the high gloss of the leaves.

There is a Coprosma for every landscape purpose, from groundcovers to specimen shrubs, hedging and shelter. They are a very tolerant group of plants, adaptable and hardy, will grow in sun or shade and don’t mind much about their soil conditions. They are low maintenance, quick growing, hardy and will benefit from a pruning in winter. Coprosmas can be found in a variety of environments from the mountains to the coast and there’s a place for them in all ornamental designs. Many hybrids feature strong greens, bronzes, creams, pinks, apricots, bronze-blacks and mottled colours in the larger leaved species. The smaller leaved species have quirky textures and finely interwoven stems, which are sometimes a feature in themselves as they have a golden colour. The female plants produce an abundance of berries that feed birds such as wax eyes and lizards. They create good habitats for small birds and are ideally suited to revegetation projects and school grounds. And just for some trivia, the name Coprosma means smelling like dung and refers to the smell given out by the crushed leaves of a few – not all - species! Nice dinner party conversation stoper!

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Coprosma Acerosa

aka Sand Dune Coprosma

Unique, unusual shrub that forms a cushiony mound of slender, twisting, intertwining branchlets. The stems have a golden tone. Suitable for Coastal planting.

Habit: Spreading
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 45cmcm x 150cm

Coprosma Acerosa

Current Stock Height: 5/15 cm ?

Container: 0.5l ?

$9.99

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Coprosma Black Cloud

Native. A spreading coprosma with dark brown foliage which darkens in winter to near black. Hardy and easy to grow. Makes a great groundcover for those tough spots in the garden. Will tolerate coastal conditions. Evergreen.

Habit: Spreading
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 20cm x 100cm

Coprosma Black Cloud

Expected Stock Height: 10/20 cm ?

New stock expected Middle of May, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.

Coprosma Black Cloud

Expected Stock Height: 10/15 cm ?

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Coprosma Black Velvet

aka Cocktail Coprosma Series

Developed for their bold range of year round colour. Black Velvet features stunning almost black foliage with a contrasting strip of crimson around the margin. Like other Coprosma, cooler weather deepens the foliage colours. An easy care shrub - perfect for pots or in mass for effect.Evergreen

Protect from heavy frost.

PVR:
Habit: Compact
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 100cm x 100cm

Coprosma Black Velvet

Current Stock Height: 15/25 cm ?

Container: 2.5l ?

$24.99

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Coprosma Brunnea

Native. A wiry prostrate shrub at home in dry coastal conditions. Twisting interlacing branches with chocolate brown foliage. Bright blue bead-like berries in autumn. Makes a thick dense mat. Good on dunes, banks and walls. Evergreen.

Habit: Spreading
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 15cm x 150cm

Coprosma Brunnea

Expected Stock Height: 10/15 cm ?

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Coprosma Cappuccino

NZ Native. A stiffly erect growing tiny leafed Coprosma ideal for formal planting, hedging or containers. An amazing chocolate coffee colour contrasts well against other foliage. Grows well full sun. Can be kept trimmed. PVR

PVR:
Habit: Upright
Mature Size (HxW): 150 x 50cm x cm

Coprosma Cappuccino

Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ?

Container: 2.5l ?

$24.99

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Coprosma Clearwater Gold

aka Coprosma

An interesting form of our native Coprosma with divaricating pale gold stems and fine foliage with bronzy gold tones. Excellent plant for difficult sites as it is very tough and hardy with the added bonus of being frost hardy. Would make a unique and easy care hedge. Evergreen.

Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 1m

Coprosma Clearwater Gold

New stock expected Middle of May, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.

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Coprosma Evening Glow

aka Mirror Plant

Native. A fabulous foliage plant with clean shiny foliage that has golden tones in summer. As autumn approaches and the temperatures drop the foliage gradually changes to tones of deep orange and fiery red. Will grow just about anywhere but needs protection from harsh frost. Evergreen. PVR1086.

'Evening Glow' will benefit from a hair cut every now and then. This is best done around about February on a warm dry day.

PVR: 1086
Habit: Compact
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.5m x 1.5m

Coprosma Evening Glow

Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?

Container: 2.5l ?

$26.99

Coprosma Evening Glow

Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ?

Container: 0.5l ?

$9.99

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Coprosma Golden Glow

aka Mirror Plant

With year round interest, this great little shrub has golden summer tones with splashes of lime green and orange which intensify in the winter. Excellent for small hedges, group plantings or for adding colour contrast. Plant in sun or part shade with protection from harsh frost. Evergreen.

PVR: SHM205
Habit: Compact
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.2m x 1m

Coprosma Golden Glow

Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?

Container: 2l ?

$26.99

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