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Coprosma Nz Native

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
Coprosma 'Black Cloud' shrub in a garden with black and green foliage.

Coprosma 'Black Cloud' (Black Coprosma)

5 from 5 customers

Coprosma Black Cloud is a compact, evergreen New Zealand native shrub renowned for its dense, dark brown to black foliage. Growing up to 70 cm tall and spreading to 1.5 metres wide, it forms a tidy, rounded habit. This hardy plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and is tolerant of coastal conditions, wind, and frost. Ideal for groundcover, borders, and mass planting, Coprosma Black Cloud adds year-round interest to gardens with its unique coloration and low-maintenance nature.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Groundcover Plants
Height: 70 cm
Spread: 1.50 m
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Borders, Ground covering, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Modern, Native
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Coprosma virescens (Mikimiki)

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