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Corokia ‘Little Prince’ is a standout native shrub that brings a touch of understated sophistication to New Zealand gardens. Compact, hardy, and versatile, this dwarf Corokia thrives in a variety of landscapes, from modern courtyards to mixed native plantings. With tightly interlaced, silver-green foliage and a tidy, upright form, Corokia Little Prince NZ is perfect for low hedging, topiary, or adding subtle structure to smaller spaces. Its resilience to wind, drought, and coastal conditions makes it an excellent choice for gardeners throughout Aotearoa, whether planting in full sun or part shade.

Corokia Little Prince

Corokia 'Little Prince' is a small and twiggy, NZ native shrub that features small, grey-brown leaves and black stems. The slim, intertwined stems afford an unusual element to this plant. It produces masses of small, yellow flowers in spring which are followed by red berries in autumn as it grows to 3 m tall and 1.5 m wide. Corokia 'Little Prince' clips into an excellent hedge and it perfect for adding contrast and variety to a mixed planting.

Corokia 'Little Prince' plants with grey stems and small green leaves at The Plant Company nursery.
  • Suited to regions:
    All regions
  • Plant type:
    Shrubs
  • Height:
    1.50 m
  • Spread:
    1.00 m
  • Flowering time:
    Spring
  • Tolerances:
    Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
  • Garden uses:
    Hedging, Ponds
  • Garden styles:
    Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Modern, Native, Rock
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Features of Corokia Little Prince NZ

What makes Corokia Little Prince NZ so popular? This cultivar features slender, zig-zagging branches carrying small, silvery leaves that shimmer in the light. In spring and early summer, you’ll notice clusters of starry yellow flowers that brighten the shrub, followed in autumn by tiny ornamental berries that appeal to native birds. Growing slowly to around 60 centimetres tall and wide, Corokia Little Prince stays neat with minimal pruning, making it low maintenance for busy gardeners.

Where to Plant Corokia Little Prince NZ

Ideal for urban and rural gardens alike, Corokia Little Prince NZ excels in borders, patio containers, and as a clipped hedge lining paths or driveways. Its compact size works well for foundation planting and as a foil for bolder foliage. Pair with other native Corokias like Corokia 'Geenty's Green', Corokia Bronze King, Corokia 'Frosted Chocolate', Corokia Mangatangi, or Corokia Sunsplash for a wonderful range of foliage shapes and colours.

Garden Design Ideas

Thanks to its architectural form, Corokia Little Prince NZ shines in contemporary landscapes and urban courtyards. Mass plant along pathways for a formal, clipped look or scatter among natives for a relaxed, naturalistic effect. Its resilience pairs beautifully with tough sun-lovers like Ceanothus 'Blue Carpet' (Californian Lilac) or as a subtle backdrop for colourful companions such as Azalea Pink Ball, Hydrangea serrata Grayswood, or golden-foliaged Duranta Sheenas Gold. Try combining with Leptospermum Lemon Frost for year-round interest and a truly Kiwi palette.

Care Tips for Corokia Little Prince NZ

Corokia Little Prince NZ is one of the easiest shrubs to grow. It thrives in free-draining soils and is unbothered by wind, coastal exposure, or dry spells once established. Water well when young and mulch to keep roots cool over summer. A light trim after flowering will maintain its tidy shape, but otherwise, little attention is required.

For gardeners seeking a compact, attractive, and tough native, Corokia Little Prince NZ is a perfect choice. Add it to your planting palette for enduring form and function—no matter where you garden in New Zealand.


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