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This is a small genus of only 3 species of evergreen shrubs that have become immensely popular in the landscaping of NZ gardens. They all produce small star-like yellow flowers followed by red, orange or yellow berries and are ideally suited to hedging due to their unusual interlacing branch habit and dainty leaves.  




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aka Korokio

Grown for the interesting twisting branch pattern and soft green foliage set on silver grey stems. Nice compact habit making it an excellent choice for hedging and group planting. The bright yellow spring flowers are followed by yellow/orange berries. So easy to grow. Evergreen.

 

Flower Colour: Yellow
Habit: Compact
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.2m x 0.6m

Corokia Emerald n Jade

Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm  ? 

Container: 0.5l  ? 

$9.99

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aka Korokio

Native. Chocolate without the calories! The soft melted chocolate colour of the leaves combines well with other foliage and looks fantastic as a formal hedge with a difference. Easy to grow and clips extremely well. Yellow flowers in spring followed by berries that birds love. Evergreen.

 

Flower Colour: Yellow
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 1m

Corokia Frosted Chocolate

Current Stock Height: 20/40 cm  ? 

Container: 0.5l  ? 

$9.99

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aka Korokio

Add a silvery green shimmer to your planting schemes with this special little native. Great contrast plant that makes a wonderful formal hedge or topiary specimen as it clips extremely well. Equally attractive planted in informal groups. Easy to grow. Evergreen. PVR.

Corokia are tolerant of coastal conditions, very hardy and thrive in just about any soil though their preference is for an open sunny site. Very quick to establish. If not trimmed to hard the little yellow flowers will turn into red berries in the autumn that birds love.

 

Flower Colour: Yellow
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.2m x 1m

Corokia Geentys Ghost

Expected Stock Height: 30/40 cm  ? 

Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock.

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aka Korokio

Native. A tough, hardy shrub discovered by the late Mike Geenty in the Waikato. A top plant for hedging or background planting. Attractive olive-green leaves, small yellow flowers in spring followed by red berries that birds love. Tolerates regular trimming. Evergreen.

 

Flower Colour: Yellow
Habit: Compact
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 1.5m

Corokia Geentys Green

Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm  ? 

Container: 1l  ? 

$16.99

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aka Korokio

This lovely dwarf Corokia has unusual almost black foliage with a hint of silver. Fabulous combined with other grey or silver foliage plants. Perhaps plant a group around a stunning black container. Ideal for hedging as it clips well. Tough and easy to grow. Evergreen.

 

Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.2m x 0.75m

Corokia Little Prince

Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm  ? 

Container: 0.5l  ? 

$9.99

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aka Korokio

Native. An attractive shrub with silvery/green foliage and a bushy habit. Small yellow flowers appear in spring followed by small yellow berries. Plant in full sun or part shade. Great for hedging. Evergreen.

 

Flower Colour: Yellow
Habit: Compact
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 70cm x 70cm

Corokia Pipsqueak

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

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Corokia Silver Prince is the ideal hedging plant. Leaves are small with a silver grey tint and the foliage very dense making it suitable for clipping and low maintenance. Tiny yellow flower followed by small red berry. Very hardy and can handle strong winds, coastal conditions and dry soils once established. Excellent used as low to medium sized hedging. Great filler shrub in any garden. Evergreen.

 

Flower Colour: Yellow
Mature Size (HxW): 1.2m x 0.75m

Corokia Silver Prince

Expected Stock Height: 30/40 cm  ? 

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

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Something just a little different. This Corokia has creamy leaves splashed with green and just a little hint of pink. Soft silver felt highlights the leaves from underneath. All this is set against black stems. Use to add contrast. Easy to grow and clips well. Evergreen.

 

Flower Colour: Yellow
Habit: Compact
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.2m x 1m

Corokia Sunsplash

Container: 1.9l  ? 

$12.99

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