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Coprosma tenuifolia purpurea

Coprosma tenuifolia Purpureum is a fast-growing, NZ native shrub featuring glossy, green and purple leaves. It typically grows to 2 m tall and 1.5 m wide, performing best in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site. Coprosma tenuifolia Purpureum is commonly used as a screen, hedge, added to mixed plantings, or included in native revegetation plantings.

Coprosma tenuifolia 'Purpurea' foliage.

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Shrubs
Height:2.00 m
Spread:1.50 m
Flowering time:
Tolerances:Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:Hedging, Living areas, Pool areas
Garden styles:Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Riparian
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known as
Sku10376

How to grow a Coprosma tenuifolia purpureum hedge

To grow a Coprosma tenuifolia purpureum hedge, the plants should be spaced 60 cm apart. If you desire a dense hedge faster, feel free to space them 40-50 cm apart. If you space them out to 1 m 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 tenuifolia hedges are kept to about 1.5-2.5 m tall and with regular trimming they look amazing!

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