Coprosma acerosa

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Sand Coprosma, Tātaraheke

Coprosma acerosa, also known as Sand Coprosma or Tātaraheke, is a resilient New Zealand native groundcover. Its dense, tangled growth and needle-like foliage make it ideal for coastal landscapes, erosion control, and low-maintenance gardens.

Coprosma acerosa (Sand Coprosma) is currently unavailable, but we do have other other amazing species and varieties of Coprosma available.

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Why? Our plants are subject to seasonality and high-demand. Please contact us if you would like to know when it becomes available again.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Groundcover Plants
Height:	30 cm
Spread:	1.50 m
Flowering time:
Tolerances:	Coastal, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:	Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Sand Coprosma, Tātaraheke
Sku	10071

What spacing to use for Coprosma acerosa as a ground cover?

Coprosma acerosa makes for a fantastic ground cover due its short stature and dense growth habit. The ideal spacing is 75 cm apart if you want a dense covering quickly. You can increase the spacing to 1.2 m apart if you have time but that may also involve a bit more weeding as you wait for the plants to merge.

What are the landscaping uses for Coprosma acerosa in NZ?

Coprosma acerosa is a popular choice in landscaping projects across NZ. It is commonly mass planted as a ground cover where it is often used to cover a bank or the like. This hardy, NZ native is also perfect for gardens around commercial buildings that are often somewhat neglected. Coprosma acerosa is favoured by landscape designers across NZ for its tidy form and versatility.

What is required for Coprosma acerosa care?

The most important part of Coprosma antipoda care is to make sure they have a well-drained soil that does not become waterlogged at any time. This, along with over-watering, are the main causes of plants to fail to perform or die. The next critical elements are weed control and The Plant Company recommends an organic mulch is spread around the plants after planting. They should be fed in spring with a native plant fertiliser. They rarely suffer from any pests or diseases but you may want to keep an eye out for mealy bugs. Overall, they are a very easy plant to care for.