Drought Tolerant Native Plants Nz
Coprosma virescens – Mingimingi for Native and Alpine Gardens
Coprosma virescens, also known as Mingimingi or Mikimiki, is a distinctive New Zealand native shrub featuring a dense, divaricating form with tangled, coppery-orange branches and tiny green leaves. Growing up to 2 meters tall and 1.5 meters 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.
Coprosma Lobster – Vibrant Native Shrub for Textured Landscapes
Coprosma Lobster (Coprosma rugosa ‘Lobster’) is a hardy New Zealand native shrub known for its dense, interwoven orange-red stems and tiny green leaves. Growing up to 60 cm tall and spreading to 1.2 meters wide, it thrives in coastal and alpine gardens, tolerating wind, drought, and poor soils. This low-maintenance plant is perfect for groundcover, mass planting, or adding unique texture to mixed plantings.
