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If you’re searching for versatile, hardy native plants, the coprosma tree NZ gardeners love ticks all the boxes. With their distinctive glossy leaves, colourful berries, and range of striking foliage forms, Coprosmas offer year-round visual interest for Kiwi gardens. They’re ideal for hedges, windbreaks, and feature plantings, and they thrive in a variety of conditions across New Zealand, making them one of our most adaptable native species.

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 variety brings depth and contrast to garden beds, borders, and native landscapes. It thrives in full sun, handles coastal conditions well, and stays looking neat with very little care.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 1.50 m
Spread: 1.00 m
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Ponds, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Rock
Coprosma repens 'Middlemore' high-quality plants for sale at The Plant Company nursery.

Coprosma 'Middlemore'

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Coprosma 'Middlemore' is a hardy New Zealand native shrub valued for its dense bright green foliage and compact rounded growth habit. Well suited to a wide range of New Zealand conditions, it is tough low maintenance and reliable.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 1.20 m
Spread: 1.00 m
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Pool areas
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Modern, Native, Rock
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 '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 '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 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 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 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 acerosa growing on a sand dune.
Coprosma acerosa

Coprosma acerosa, also known as Sand Coprosma or Tātaraheke, is a hardy New Zealand native groundcover well-suited to exposed and coastal...

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Coprosma 'Beatson's Gold' small, yellow and green variegated foliage on a shrub.
Coprosma 'Beatson's Gold'

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

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Coprosma 'Plum Hussey'

Coprosma 'Plum Hussey' is a striking evergreen shrub admired for its rich plum purple foliage and naturally dense growth habit. This colourful New...

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Coprosma 'Rainbow Surprise' pink and dark red foliage.
Coprosma 'Rainbow Surprise'

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 '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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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 'Green Rocks'

Coprosma 'Green Rocks' is a hardy evergreen shrub admired for its dense compact growth habit and fresh green glossy foliage. This attractive New...

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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...

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Metrosideros excelsa (Pohutukawa) specimen tree with masses of red flowers in a coastal location.
Metrosideros excelsa (Pōhutukawa)

Metrosideros excelsa, commonly known as Pōhutukawa or the New Zealand Christmas Tree, is a coastal evergreen renowned for its brilliant red flowers...

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Tree Guards (Tree Guards)

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PB60 Planter Bags (Bag For Xmas Tree)

PB60 Planter Bags are a strong and practical option for growing large trees, shrubs, fruit plants, natives, and advanced nursery stock. Their...

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Melia azedarach (Bead Tree, White Cedar) is a graceful deciduous tree valued for its attractive fern like foliage, fragrant clusters of lilac...

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Disphyma australe pink flowers and fleshy, green leaves.
Disphyma australe (NZ Ice Plant)

Disphyma australe, commonly known as NZ Ice Plant, is a hardy and attractive groundcover valued for its fleshy, bright green foliage and striking...

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Dacrydium cupressinum (Rimu) tree juvenile foliage.
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Phyllocladus trichomanoides lush green foliage.
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Liriodendron tulipifera 'Fastigiata' trees with yellow foliage in autumn.
Liriodendron tulipifera 'Fastigiata' (Tulip Tree)

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A large Beilschmiedia tawa (Tawa tree).
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Libertia grandiflora plant with elegant white flowers and lush, dark green foliage.
Libertia grandiflora (NZ Iris)

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Coprosma 'Beatsons Brown'

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Why Choose a Coprosma Tree in NZ?

The coprosma tree NZ plant enthusiasts seek is renowned for its resilience and low-maintenance attributes. These evergreen shrubs and small trees grow throughout both islands and have adapted to coastal, alpine, and urban environments alike. Their glossy, attractive foliage comes in vibrant shades of greens, golds, browns, and even blacks, making them popular for modern landscaping and native revegetation projects.

Many NZ gardens use coprosma trees for hedging or privacy screens thanks to their dense growth habit. Dwarf cultivars make excellent groundcovers, while taller species are ideal for shelter belts. Coprosmas are tolerant of poor soils, wind, and salt spray, making them a smart pick for tough spots and coastal sites.

Popular Coprosma Varieties in New Zealand

With over 45 native species, there’s a coprosma suitable for nearly every location. Some Kiwis prefer classic green forms, while others are after vibrant foliage or variegation. For distinctive leaf colour, Coprosma 'Middlemore' delivers bronze-green tones and neat growth – ideal for hedging or borders. If you love earthy hues, Coprosma 'Beatsons Brown' is a favourite choice, with its rich brown leaves and tidy habit.

For groundcover needs, Coprosma kirkii 'variegata' provides prostrate, silvery-green foliage that brightens up shady corners or drapes beautifully over retaining walls. Those wanting something striking might consider Coprosma 'Black Cloud' (Black Coprosma) – its dramatic, deep black foliage makes a stunning contrast in modern garden designs.

If you’re seeking a native shrub with a delicate feel, Coprosma virescens (Mikimiki) features fine, light-green foliage and a graceful habit, perfect for softening mixed native borders or informal screens.

Planting and Care for Coprosma Trees

Coprosmas are celebrated for their robust nature. Plant your coprosma tree NZ-wide in full sun to partial shade, ideally in well-drained soil. While they’ll tolerate drought once established, regular water during their first season helps them settle in. Little pruning is needed apart from shaping hedges or removing any wayward growth. Mulching helps retain moisture and suppress weeds, particularly in exposed sites.

Coprosma trees benefit from an annual application of slow-release fertiliser in spring. Their resilience means they’re largely pest- and disease-free, adding to their appeal for low-maintenance gardens.

Bringing Native Beauty to Your Garden

Whether you’re after a sculptural feature, functional hedge, or striking groundcover, there’s a Coprosma to fit your NZ garden design. Browse our range including Coprosma 'Middlemore', Coprosma 'Beatsons Brown', Coprosma kirkii 'variegata', Coprosma virescens (Mikimiki), and Coprosma 'Black Cloud' (Black Coprosma). Plant a coprosma tree NZ-wide today and enjoy year-round structure, colour, and true native resilience in your garden.

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