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corokia macrocarpa hedge

Renowned for its resilience and distinctive beauty, the Corokia macrocarpa hedge is a top choice for gardeners across New Zealand seeking both form and function in their landscape design. This unique native shrub features wiry, interlaced branches and small, greyish-green leaves that create a dense, elegant screen perfect for privacy, shelter, and year-round structure. Whether you’re establishing a formal boundary, a windbreak for exposed sites, or a backdrop for colourful borders, a Corokia macrocarpa hedge delivers with style and practicality.

Corokia macrocarpa

Corokia macrocarpa is a NZ native shrub that features glossy, sage-green leaves which are silvery beneath. Masses of small, yellow flowers are produced in spring and result in red berries that are great for attracting birds. It typically grows to 2 m tall and 1.5 m wide and can be trimmed as necessary.

Corokia macrocarpa shrub with green foliage and yellow flowers.
  • Suited to regions:
    All regions
  • Plant type:
    Shrubs
  • Height:
    2.00 m
  • Spread:
    1.50 m
  • Flowering time:
    Spring
  • Tolerances:
    Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
  • Garden uses:
    Containers, Hedging, Pool areas
  • Garden styles:
    Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern, Native
Corokia 'Geenty's Green' hedge.
Most Popular Corokia 'Geenty's Green'

Corokia 'Geenty's Green' is a hardy, NZ native shrub that bears narrow, olive-green leaves that have a silver underside. Masses of small, star-like...

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Small Corokia 'Bronze King' plants with colourful, bronze-coloured foliage.
Most Popular Corokia 'Bronze King'

Corokia 'Bronze King' is a handsome, NZ native shrub featuring bronze-dark green foliage that deepens in colour through winter. Small and yellow...

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Corokia Frosted Chocolate showcasing its lush green and brown foliage.
Most Popular Corokia 'Frosted Chocolate'

Corokia 'Frosted Chocolate', commonly known as Korokio, is a hardy, NZ native shrub with lovely foliage and an interesting form. It grows as a mass...

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A large Corokia 'Mangatangi' hedge.
Most Popular Corokia 'Mangatangi'

Corokia 'Mangatangi' is a NZ native shrub that features fine, silver coloured foliage which gives the plant a somewhat misty look. It is adorned with...

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Corokia 'Sunsplash' shrub with yellow foliage in a garden.
Most Popular Corokia 'Sunsplash'

Corokia 'Sunsplash' is a NZ native shrub grown for its impressive foliage. It features small leaves that are variegated yellow with a central splash...

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Abelia grandiflora plants with white flowers and fine, green foliage.
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Abelia grandiflora, commonly known as Glossy Abelia, produces masses of mauve and white flowers in clusters throughout summer. The foliage comprises...

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Camellia 'Paradise Blush' plant with pink and white flowers against dark green foliage.
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Camellia 'Paradise Blush' is a beautiful evergreen shrub that produces soft blush pink flowers, adding gentle colour and elegance to New Zealand...

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Hibiscus 'Red Heart' white flower with a red centre.
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Rosemary 'Chef's Choice' plant in a pot with lush, dark green foliage.
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'Chef's Choice' Rosemary is a popular culinary variety that is widely used for cooking. It features petite, blue flowers that are borne in spring...

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Cordyline 'Jade Fountain' plant.
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Why Choose a Corokia macrocarpa Hedge?

Corokia macrocarpa, one of New Zealand’s most beloved native shrubs, offers several advantages when grown as a hedge: - Hardiness: This plant is tolerant of wind, frost, and coastal conditions, making it ideal for gardens from the city to the coast. - Low Maintenance: With its slow-to-moderate growth habit, the Corokia macrocarpa hedge is easy to shape and keep tidy. Regular trimming encourages dense, compact growth. - Year-Round Interest: The intriguing zigzag stems and silvery leaves provide architectural interest, even in winter. In spring, tiny yellow star-shaped flowers add subtle seasonal appeal. - Wildlife Friendly: Corokia hedges attract native birds with their flowers and berries.

Planting and Caring for Your Corokia macrocarpa Hedge

For the best results, plant your Corokia macrocarpa hedge in well-drained soil in full sun or part shade. Space plants about 50–70 centimetres apart to create a dense, impenetrable screen. Corokia responds well to pruning, so shape your hedge in late summer and early autumn for precision. Regular watering during establishment and an annual mulch will keep your plants thriving.

If you love the look of Corokia macrocarpa, discover other striking Corokia varieties for hedging and landscape design: Corokia 'Geenty's Green', Corokia Bronze King, Corokia 'Frosted Chocolate', Corokia Mangatangi, and Corokia Sunsplash. Each offers a unique foliage colour or structure, perfect for mixed hedges or specimen planting.

Designing with Corokia and Companion Plants

A Corokia macrocarpa hedge forms an attractive, textural backdrop for gardens of any style. For moody, architectural contrast, plant alongside purple-leaved Berberis thunbergii atropurpurea (Purple Barberry). To enhance native-inspired landscapes, combine Corokia with silvery Olearia odorata. For seasonal flower power, punctuate your hedge with Cytisus 'Windlesham Ruby', Fuchsia 'Maria-Mathilda', or the eye-catching Metrosideros 'Tahitian Sunset'.

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A Corokia macrocarpa hedge is a smart, sustainable solution for stylish New Zealand gardens. Browse our range of Corokia cultivars and complementary hedging plants to find the perfect combination for your outdoor space. Let the natural beauty and reliability of Corokia macrocarpa transform your boundary into a living work of art, season after season.


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