coprosma crassifolia nz
Discover the beauty and resilience of Coprosma crassifolia NZ, an exceptional native shrub that thrives across a variety of New Zealand landscapes. Endemic to our country, Coprosma crassifolia offers gardeners an attractive, hardy option for both ornamental and practical plantings. With its slender, crisscrossing branches, tiny leathery leaves, and subtle seasonal colour changes, this Coprosma is perfect for native garden designs, coastal settings, and ecological restoration projects.
Coprosma crassifolia (Mingimingi)
Mingimingi, Thick-Leaved Coprosma
Coprosma crassifolia, commonly known as Mingimingi, is a hardy New Zealand native shrub characterised by small, thick, glossy green leaves and wide-angled, reddish branches. Growing up to 4 metres tall, it thrives in coastal, lowland, and lower montane shrublands and forests. The plant produces white to pale-yellow berries that attract birds and lizards, making it an excellent choice for wildlife-friendly gardens, hedging, and revegetation projects.
- Suited to regions:
All regions - Plant type:
Shrubs - Height:
4.00 m - Spread:
2.00 m - Flowering time:
Spring - Tolerances:
Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind - Garden uses:
Hedging, Pool areas, Screening - Garden styles:
Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Riparian
