Coprosma robusta (Karamu)

How to grow a Coprosma robusta hedge

A Coprosma robusta hedge can grow up to 75 cm per year, producing a dense screen quickly. The small leaves are held on a tight network of branches on this evergreen, which collectively makes it perfect for creating privacy in a garden or at the front of a property. The ideal plant spacing is 75 cm apart, although you can plant at 50 cm apart if you desire the hedge to establish more quickly. Coprosma robusta is suitable for both formal and informal hedges. Be sure to trim this fast-growing plant during summer if a formal hedge is required at any height between 1.5 and 3 m tall.

What are the landscaping uses for Coprosma robusta in NZ?

Coprosma robusta is an excellent choice in landscaping projects. It is commonly included in mixed plantings, used in woodland gardens, around stream and pond areas, or simply planted to provide textural interest and attract birds. The hardy nature of this makes it ideal for coastal gardens, while the texture and colourful berries make it well-suited for modern gardens. Karamu is a hardy NZ native that can also be trimmed into a hedge or grown as an informal hedge.

What are the best growing conditions for Coprosma robusta?

Coprosma robusta 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, they become waterlogged, or both. It will tolerate coastal environments, wind, and frost.

Coprosma robusta (Karamu) for sale in NZ

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What is the common name for Coprosma robusta?

The common name for Coprosma robusta is karamū. It is also sometimes referred to as glossy karamū.

What size does the Coprosma robusta tree grow to?

Coprosma robusta can reach heights of 6 m and widths of 3 m. This tree responds well to trimming, making it ideal for growing as a hedge or for shaping into a rounded shrub. Any trimming is best undertaken during summer.