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Corokia 'Bronze King'

Corokia 'Bronze King' is a handsome, NZ native shrub featuring bronze-dark green foliage that deepens in colour through winter. Small and yellow, mildly fragrant flowers are borne in spring and are followed by masses of small, red berries in autumn as it grows to 3 m tall and 2 m wide. Corokia 'Bronze King' is commonly trimmed into a hedge but is also great for including in mixed plantings, providing a colour contrast, or for growing in challenging areas.

Small Corokia 'Bronze King' plants with colourful, bronze-coloured foliage.
Corokia 'Bronze King' foliage.
A Corokia 'Bronze King' hedge.
Corokia 'Bronze King' brown-bronze coloured foliage.
The average plant height is 25cm.
$22.88

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Shrubs
Height:3.00 m
Spread:2.00 m
Flowering time:Spring
Tolerances:Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:Containers, Hedging, Ponds, Pool areas, Screening
Garden styles:Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known as
Sku11214

How to grow a Corokia 'Bronze King' hedge

Corokia 'Bronze King' makes for a fabulous hedge and it all begins with getting the correct plant spacing. To achieve a dense hedge quickly, the plants should be spaced 45 cm apart. If you space them wider the hedge will take longer to fill in and become wider overall. The best Corokia 'Bronze King' hedges are lightly trimmed during spring and again in autumn. Be sure to feed them in spring with tree fertiliser to maintain the health and integrity of the hedge.

What are the garden uses for Corokia 'Bronze King' in NZ?

Corokia 'Bronze King' is a much-loved shrub in NZ gardens that is most commonly grown as a hedge. Beyond hedging, it also makes for fantastic specimen that can be added to a mixed planting, or planted as a backdrop for smaller plants. It is a great complement to a modern or coastal garden, bringing both colour and texture to a space. It is the interesting and colourful foliage that makes Corokia 'Bronze King' an excellent choice for a NZ garden.

What does Corokia 'Bronze King' need to grow well?

Corokia 'Bronze King' grows best when positioned in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained soil. It is tolerant of frost, coastal environments, and humid climates. Moreover, it copes well with wind and extended dry periods once established. This is a hardy plant that is also incredibly versatile for landscaping projects.

Where to buy Corokia 'Bronze King'

The Plant Company has the best Corokia 'Bronze King' shrubs to buy in NZ. Our production nursery specialises in growing amazing plants and our logistics team pack them carefully for our customers. The pricing is competitive and the quality is exceptional. Let us look after your plant needs and impress you with both our products and service!

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