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corokia cotoneaster for sale

If you’re searching for Corokia cotoneaster for sale, you’re in the right place. Corokia cotoneaster, also known as the Wire Netting Bush, is a versatile native shrub loved by New Zealand gardeners for its distinctive, twisting branches and small, silvery-green leaves. With its fine, interlaced stems, this hardy shrub brings a structural element to landscapes and offers year-round interest, making it a fantastic choice for hedges, topiary, and coastal gardens. Whether you need an attractive focal point or a resilient shelter plant, Corokia cotoneaster thrives in a wide range of conditions and requires minimal maintenance once established.

Corokia cotoneaster

Corokia cotoneaster, commonly known as the Wire-Netting Bush, features tough, dark stems that give the plant an appearance akin to wire mesh. This NZ native carries small, grey leaves with the undersides of the leaves covered in downy, white hairs. In spring, yellow star-shaped flowers are borne in abundance and result in yellow-orange berries. It typically grows to 2 m tall and the same wide but can be trimmed as necessary. Corokia cotoneaster makes for a great shelter plant and clips into an excellent hedge. It is a fantastic plant for adding contrast and variety to the garden.

Corokia contoneaster shrub.
  • Suited to regions:
    All regions
  • Plant type:
    Shrubs
  • Height:
    2.00 m
  • Spread:
    2.00 m
  • Flowering time:
    Spring
  • Tolerances:
    Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
  • Garden uses:
    Containers, Hedging, Ponds, Pool areas
  • Garden styles:
    Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern, Native
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Why Choose Corokia cotoneaster?

Corokia cotoneaster is an outstanding option for low-maintenance gardens, native planting schemes, and windbreaks. Its dense, twiggy growth and tiny yellow star-shaped flowers in spring provide both form and function, while the dark berries that follow attract native birds. Being drought and salt-tolerant, Corokia cotoneaster suits exposed sites and tricky soils that defeat less robust plants.

This shrub is perfect for trimmed hedges or informal screens, and its unique, wiry shape adds sculptural interest when left unpruned. It’s also a smart companion to other hardy shrubs, such as Corokia 'Geenty's Green' and Corokia Bronze King, to create textural contrast in your garden.

Corokia cotoneaster for Sale: Plant Details

Our nursery offers healthy, vigorous Corokia cotoneaster for sale, ideal for planting year-round throughout New Zealand. Corokia cotoneaster typically grows 1.5–3 metres tall and wide, making it suitable for large and small gardens alike. It tolerates sun, light shade, and a variety of soils, so you can plant it almost anywhere you need tough, reliable structure.

Looking for other Corokia varieties? We also offer Corokia 'Frosted Chocolate', Corokia Mangatangi, and Corokia Sunsplash, each with their own unique foliage colours and growth habits.

Growing and Using Corokia cotoneaster

Corokia cotoneaster is easy to establish. Simply plant in well-drained soil and water regularly until roots are set. Once established, it’s remarkably drought-tolerant and needs only occasional trimming. Ideal as a native alternative to box hedges, Corokia cotoneaster also excels as part of mixed shrub borders or as a feature in modern courtyard gardens. Consider pairing it with bold form plants, such as Yucca elephantipes, or with flowering shrubs like Hydrangea Fasan and Viburnum Anvi for year-round visual appeal.

For modern contrast, weave in glossy-foliaged Hebe Black Satin or add a splash of summer colour with Hibiscus 'Apricot Single'.

Order Your Corokia cotoneaster Today

Browse our nursery’s selection and find premium-quality Corokia cotoneaster for sale, ready to enhance your garden with its architectural beauty and resilience. Whether you’re designing a native planting scheme or want a standout hedge, Corokia cotoneaster is a tried-and-true favourite among New Zealand gardeners. Order online or contact us for planting advice and growing tips.


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