corokia cotoneaster nz
Corokia cotoneaster nz, commonly known as the Wire Netting Bush, is a versatile native shrub loved by New Zealand gardeners and landscapers. Instantly recognisable for its intricate, tangled branches and small, silvery-grey leaves, this hardy evergreen brings unique texture and form to contemporary and traditional gardens alike. As a standout hedging plant, border, or feature shrub, Corokia cotoneaster is both drought-tolerant and wind-resistant, making it a reliable choice for exposed sites throughout the country. With its small yellow star-like flowers in spring followed by striking red berries in autumn, it provides year-round interest for gardens big and small.
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.
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- 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
