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Large Coprosma virescens shrub with brown stems and green leaves.

Coprosma virescens (Mikimiki)

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Coprosma virescens, also known as Mingimingi or Mikimiki, is a distinctive New Zealand native shrub characterised by its dense, divaricating form, featuring tangled, coppery-orange branches and tiny, green leaves. Growing up to 2 metres tall and 1.5 metres wide, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, tolerating drought, wind, frost, and coastal conditions. This low-maintenance shrub is ideal for hedging, alpine gardens, and ecological restoration projects.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 2.00 m
Spread: 1.50 m
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Shade, Wet, Wind
Garden uses: Containers, Hedging, Ponds
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Modern, Native, Riparian, Woodland
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Coprosma Taiko

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Coprosma Taiko is a hardy New Zealand native groundcover shrub featuring small, glossy green leaves that develop purple tones in winter. Growing up to 50 cm tall and spreading to 1.5 metres wide, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, tolerating coastal conditions, wind, and drought. This low-maintenance plant is ideal for covering banks, alpine gardens, and areas requiring erosion control, adding year-round interest to native landscapes.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 50 cm
Spread: 1.50 m
Flowering time: Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Borders, Paths & Steps, Ponds
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Modern, Native, Rock
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A lush Coprosma repens shrub growing in a shaded position.

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Epipremnum pinnatum (Silver Vine)

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Chlorophytum 'Golden Glow' plant.

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Coprosma virescens (Mikimiki)

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