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Coprosma Black Cloud – Striking Groundcover for NZ Gardens

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Black Coprosma

Coprosma Black Cloud is a compact, evergreen New Zealand native shrub renowned for its dense, dark brown to black foliage. Growing up to 70 cm tall and spreading to 1.5 meters wide, it forms a tidy, rounded habit. This hardy plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and is tolerant of coastal conditions, wind, and frost. Ideal for groundcover, borders, and mass planting, Coprosma Black Cloud adds year-round interest to gardens with its unique coloration and low-maintenance nature.

Coprosma 'Black Cloud' shrub in a garden with black and green foliage.
Coprosma 'Black Cloud' foliage.
Coprosma 'Black Cloud' shrub with dark foliage.
Coprosma 'Black Cloud' black and green foliage.
The average plant height is 10 cm
$19.30

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Groundcover Plants
Height:70 cm
Spread:1.50 m
Flowering time:
Tolerances:Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:Borders, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles:Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asBlack Coprosma

Coprosma Black Cloud plant spacing

Coprosma Black Cloud makes a fine addition to a garden. Generally, they are planted to become discrete balls rather than merging. The ideal spacing is 2.5 m apart if you want them to be discrete. At a 1 m spacing the plants will merge and become an effective ground cover.

What are the landscaping uses for Coprosma Black Cloud in NZ?

Coprosma Black Cloud is a great choice in landscaping projects. It is commonly included in a mixed planting, used in woodland gardens, planting around stream and pond areas, or simply planted to provide textural interest. The hardy nature of this makes it ideal for coastal gardens while the texture is well-suited for modern gardens. This hardy, NZ native can also be trimmed into an interesting low hedge or grown as an informal hedge.

Coprosma Black Cloud for sale in NZ

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What are the best growing conditions for Coprosma Black Cloud?

Coprosma Black Cloud grows best when planted in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site. We cannot emphasise enough the importance of good drainage as plants can become diseased and die if drainage is poor or they become waterlogged. It will tolerate coastal environments, wind, and frost.

What size does Coprosma Black Cloud grow to?

Coprosma Black Cloud typically grows to about 70 cm tall and 1.5 metres wide. It grows as a rounded shrub and can be trimmed as necessary to the desired size.

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5 from 4 customers
Roger Long - Canterbury

Beautiful plants, great communication, far better pricing than anyone else online, and fast delivery - what else could we need? My wife and I love dealing with you guys and appreciate all your efforts. Businesses like this are hard to come by these days.

Michael Crawford - Auckland
Glenys Taylor - Auckland

Lovely plants - thanks!

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