Coprosma Dark Spire

Name: Coprosma Dark Spire
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 11162f
Price: 21.21 NZD
Availability: InStock

Coprosma Dark Spire is a compact, NZ native shrub that bears small, dark green foliage with bronze undertones. This evergreen grows with an upright habit to about 1.2 m tall and 80 cm wide. Coprosma Dark Spire is commonly trimmed into a hedge, included in coastal gardens, maintained in a container, or planted around outdoor living areas.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	1.20 m
Spread:	60 cm
Flowering time:
Tolerances:	Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:	Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Patios, Ponds, Pool areas, Specimen, Topiary
Garden styles:	Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Modern, Native, Rock
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as
Sku	11162

How to grow a Coprosma Dark Spire hedge

Coprosma Dark Spire hedges are not only functional but add amazing interest and texture to a garden. To grow a Coprosma Dark Spire 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 Dark Spire hedges are kept to about 1 m tall and with regular trimming they look amazing!

What are the landscaping uses for Coprosma Dark Spire in NZ?

Coprosma Dark Spire 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.