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Coprosma virescens

Mikimiki, Mingimingi

Coprosma virescens, commonly known as Mingimini or Mikimiki, is a twiggy, NZ native shrub. It features small, green leaves carried on a frame made up of tightly tangled, orange-brown branches as it grows to 2 m tall and 1.5 m wide. Coprosma virescens is an ideal plant for tough locations and is often included in a mixed planting, used in revegetation exercises, or included in alpine gardens.

Large Coprosma virescens shrub with brown stems and green leaves.
Coprosma virescens stems and green leaves.
Coprosma virescens stems and green leaves on a large plant.
Coprosma virescens foliage on a large plant.
Large Coprosma virescens shrub with brown stems.
The average plant height is 10 cm
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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Shrubs
Height:2.00 m
Spread:1.50 m
Flowering time:
Tolerances:Coastal, Hardy, Shade, Wet, Wind
Garden uses:Containers, Hedging, Ponds
Garden styles:Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Modern, Native, Riparian
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asMikimiki, Mingimingi

Coprosma virescens Details

Coprosma virescens, commonly known as Mingimini or Mikimiki, is a twiggy, NZ native shrub. It features small, green leaves carried on a frame made up of tightly tangled, orange-brown branches. The foliage tends to be dense when grown in sheltered environments but sparse in exposed or cooler areas. It typically grows to 2 m tall and 1.5 m wide and can be trimmed as necessary. Best results with Mikimiki are achieved when it is grown in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site. It tolerates extended dry periods, wind, frost, and heavy soils, and coastal conditions. Coprosma virescens is an ideal plant for tough locations and is often included in a mixed planting, used in revegetation exercises, or included in alpine gardens.

Coprosma virescens Hedge

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

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