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If you’re searching for “coprosma sp” in New Zealand, you’re discovering a diverse genus of evergreen shrubs native to our own backyard. Coprosma species, commonly known as mirror bush, are celebrated for their glossy foliage, colourful leaves, and resilience, making them an essential choice for gardeners keen on easy-care, appealing plants. Whether you’re developing a coastal garden, urban landscape, or creating shelter hedges, coprosma sp delivers both beauty and practicality. On this page, you’ll find expert tips, information about different coprosma varieties, and how to use coprosma sp effectively in your NZ garden.

Coprosma 'Cappuccino' shrub with small, brown leaves.

Coprosma 'Cappuccino' (Brown Coprosma)

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Coprosma 'Cappuccino' is a striking evergreen shrub valued for its rich chocolate brown foliage and compact rounded form. Well suited to New Zealand conditions, it is hardy low maintenance and performs reliably in coastal and urban gardens. This variety is ideal for gardeners wanting bold year round colour and a tough shrub that enhances borders hedges and container plantings.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 1.50 m
Spread: 1.00 m
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Specimen, Topiary
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Rock
Coprosma Gold Splash growing in a garden with vibrant foliage.

Coprosma 'Gold Splash'

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Coprosma 'Gold Splash' is a vibrant evergreen shrub valued for its glossy green foliage heavily splashed with bright golden yellow. Well suited to New Zealand conditions, it is hardy and low maintenance while performing reliably in coastal and urban gardens. This variety is ideal for gardeners wanting bold year round colour and a tough shrub for borders hedging and container planting.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 1.50 m
Spread: 1.00 m
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Ponds, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native, Rock
Coprosma 'Black Cloud' shrub in a garden with black and green foliage.

Coprosma 'Black Cloud' (Black Coprosma)

Coprosma 'Black Cloud' is a striking evergreen shrub valued for its deep near black foliage and compact growth habit. Well suited to New Zealand...

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Coprosma 'Rainbow Surprise' pink and dark red foliage.

Coprosma 'Rainbow Surprise' (Mirror Bush)

Coprosma ‘Rainbow Surprise’ is a vibrant NZ shrub admired for its colourful and glossy foliage. The leaves display a lively mix of pink, cream, and...

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Coprosma propinqua shrub laiden with blue berries.

Coprosma propinqua (Mikimiki)

Coprosma propinqua, commonly known as Mingimingi or Mikimiki, is a hardy New Zealand native shrub characterised by its interlaced branches and small...

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Coprosma Red Rocks with colourful foliage in a garden.

Coprosma 'Red Rocks'

Coprosma 'Red Rocks' is a hardy NZ native shrub known for its rich red toned foliage and tough spreading habit. Naturally found in coastal...

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Coprosma Lighthouse

Coprosma Lighthouse is a compact New Zealand native shrub, growing up to 40 cm tall and spreading to 1 metre wide. It features fine green foliage on...

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Coprosma Evening Glow in a garden looking amazing.

Coprosma Evening Glow (Mirror Bush)

Coprosma Evening Glow, commonly known as Mirror Bush or Mirror Plant, features glossy leaves that are a mix of red, yellow, green, and orange. This...

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Coprosma 'Mini Mac' small, green foliage.

Coprosma 'Mini Mac'

Coprosma 'Mini Mac' is a compact evergreen shrub valued for its glossy green foliage and tidy rounded form. Well suited to New Zealand conditions, it...

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Coprosma Green Rocks (Mirror Bush)

Coprosma Green Rocks, commonly known as Mirror Bush, is a NZ native shrub that carries glossy green leaves on spreading stems. This evergreen...

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Coprosma 'Green and Gold' lush and glossy variegated foliage.

Coprosma 'Green and Gold'

Coprosma 'Green and Gold' is a vibrant evergreen shrub valued for its striking variegated foliage in bright green edged with golden yellow. Well...

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Coprosma kirkii green foliage held on yellow stems.

Coprosma kirkii

Coprosma kirkii, commonly known as Creeping Coprosma, is a hardy NZ native groundcover shrub valued for its dense, trailing habit and small glossy...

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Coprosma Scarlett O'Hara (Mirror Bush)

Coprosma Scarlett O’Hara, commonly known as Mirror Bush, is a NZ native shrub that carries small and glossy, dark red and orange variegated foliage...

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Coprosma Margarita (Mirror Bush)

Coprosma Margarita, commonly known as Mirror Bush, features small and glossy leaves that are variegated green and brown. This evergreen grows...

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Coprosma Plum Hussey (Mirror Bush)

Coprosma Plum Hussey, commonly known as Mirror Bush or Mirror Plant, features glossy foliage that is an intense purple colour with a dark green...

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Coprosma repens 'Middlemore' high-quality plants for sale at The Plant Company nursery.

Coprosma 'Middlemore'

Coprosma 'Middlemore' is a hardy New Zealand native shrub valued for its dense bright green foliage and compact rounded growth habit. Well suited to...

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Coprosma 'Painters Palette' colourful, glossy foliage.

Coprosma 'Painters Palette'

Coprosma 'Painters Palette' is a colourful evergreen shrub valued for its vibrant foliage in shades of pink, cream, gold, and green. Well suited to...

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Large Coprosma Lemon and Lime plant growing in a garden.

Coprosma 'Lemon and Lime'

Coprosma 'Lemon and Lime', also known as Variegated Mirror Bush, is a compact New Zealand native shrub featuring small, glossy leaves variegated in...

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Coprosma 'Flat Freddy' ground cover shrub with brown stems and leaves.

Coprosma 'Flat Freddy'

Coprosma 'Flat Freddy' is a unique ground covering evergreen shrub valued for its rich chocolate brown foliage and naturally spreading form. Well...

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Coprosma kirkii 'Variegata' plants in pots.

Coprosma kirkii 'variegata'

Coprosma kirkii 'Variegata' is a hardy NZ native groundcover shrub admired for its trailing habit and attractive variegated foliage of green edged...

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Coprosma Hawera (Sand Coprosma)

Coprosma Hawera, also known as Sand Coprosma or Tātaraheke, is a hardy New Zealand native groundcover shrub featuring fine, green foliage on orange...

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Coprosma 'Portwine' plants for sale at The Plant Company nursery.

Coprosma 'Portwine'

Coprosma 'Portwine' is a bold evergreen shrub admired for its rich deep burgundy foliage that delivers dramatic colour throughout the year. Well...

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Coprosma robusta (Karamu) shrub growing as a specimen in a garden.

Coprosma robusta (Karamu)

Coprosma robusta, commonly known as Karamu, is a versatile New Zealand native shrub or small tree reaching up to 6 metres in height. It features...

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Coprosma prostrata plants for sale at The Plant Company nursery.

Coprosma prostrata

Coprosma prostrata is a hardy NZ native groundcover valued for its dense interwoven branches and small glossy green leaves. This low growing shrub...

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Large Coprosma virescens shrub with brown stems and green leaves.

Coprosma virescens (Mikimiki)

Coprosma virescens, also known as Mingimingi or Mikimiki, is a distinctive New Zealand native shrub characterised by its dense, divaricating form...

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Coprosma rugosa 'Clearwater Gold' shrub with orange stems hosting small, green leaves.

Coprosma 'Clearwater Gold'

Coprosma 'Clearwater Gold' is a vibrant evergreen shrub valued for its bright golden foliage and compact tidy growth habit. Well suited to New...

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Coprosma Hot Chocolate (Mirror Bush)

Coprosma Hot Chocolate, commonly known as Mirror Bush, features large and glossy, chocolate brown leaves. It typically grows to 2 m tall and 1.5 m...

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Coprosma acerosa 'Taiko' plants for sale at The Plant Company nursery.

Coprosma 'Taiko'

Coprosma 'Taiko' is a compact evergreen shrub valued for its rich chocolate to deep burgundy foliage and naturally rounded form. This hardy selection...

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Coprosma Poor Knights with lush green foliage.

Coprosma 'Poor Knights' (Taupata)

Coprosma 'Poor Knights' is a vibrant evergreen shrub valued for its glossy lime green foliage and compact rounded habit. This NZ native selection...

Coprosma 'Beatson's Brown' small and glossy, brown foliage.

Coprosma 'Beatsons Brown'

Coprosma ‘Beatsons Brown’ is a hardy and attractive NZ native shrub valued for its rich bronze brown foliage and tidy rounded form. This colour rich...

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A lush Coprosma repens shrub growing in a shaded position.

Coprosma repens (Mirror Plant)

Coprosma repens, also known as Taupata or Mirror Plant, is a robust New Zealand native shrub featuring lush, glossy green foliage. Growing up to 3...

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Coprosma 'Cappuccino' (Brown Coprosma)

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What Is Coprosma sp?

Coprosma sp refers to the entire genus Coprosma, which includes over 90 species spread across New Zealand and the Pacific. These hardy shrubs are famous for their vibrant leaf colours, unique patterns, and ability to thrive in tough conditions. Several types of coprosma sp work beautifully as hedges, groundcovers, or feature plants. Their tolerance to salt spray, drought, and poor soils makes them a favourite in coastal locations and urban gardens.

Popular Coprosma Varieties

If you’re looking to add striking foliage or low-maintenance colour to your garden, explore the versatility of coprosma sp. We offer a range of stunning options:

Growing Coprosma sp in New Zealand

Coprosma sp is remarkably adaptable. Most varieties will thrive in full sun to partial shade, and well-draining soil is recommended for healthy roots. These shrubs are excellent for coastal gardens due to their salt tolerance, and they’re robust enough to withstand wind and occasional drought. Regular trimming encourages a tidy habit and makes coprosma sp a superior choice for formal hedging or privacy screens.

Uses for Coprosma sp

Thanks to their wide foliage palette and structural diversity, coprosma sp can meet many landscaping needs:

Discover Coprosma sp for Your Garden

Explore our extensive selection of coprosma sp and find the perfect variety for your NZ garden. Whether you prefer the bold hues of Coprosma 'Rainbow Surprise' (Mirror Bush) or the dramatic tone of Coprosma 'Black Cloud' (Black Coprosma), there’s a coprosma sp to suit every outdoor space. With their durability and vibrant appeal, coprosma species are an excellent addition to both modern and traditional gardens.


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