Coprosma crassifolia

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Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
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Mingimingi, Thick-Leaved Coprosma

Coprosma crassifolia, commonly known as Mingimingi, is a hardy New Zealand native shrub featuring small, thick, glossy green leaves and wide-angled reddish branches. Growing up to 4 meters tall, it thrives in coastal, lowland, and lower montane shrublands and forests. The plant produces white to pale-yellow berries that attract birds and lizards, making it an excellent choice for wildlife-friendly gardens, hedging, and revegetation projects.

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Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	4.00 m
Spread:	2.00 m
Flowering time:	Spring
Tolerances:	Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:	Hedging, Pool areas, Screening
Garden styles:	Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Riparian
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Mingimingi, Thick-Leaved Coprosma

How to grow a Coprosma crassifolia hedge

Coprosma crassifolia hedges are not only functional but add amazing interest and texture to a garden. To grow a Coprosma crassifolia hedge, the plants should be spaced 50 cm apart. If you desire a dense hedge faster, feel free to space them 40 cm apart. If you space them out to 75 cm apart, the hedge will take longer to fill in and tend to a lot broader. Trimming should be undertaken during active growth in spring with just the sides trimmed so the plants continue to grow upwards. Most Coprosma crassifolia hedges are kept to about 1-2.5 m tall and with regular trimming they look amazing!

What are the landscaping uses for Coprosma crassifolia in NZ?

Coprosma crassifolia 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 hedge or grown as an informal hedge.