Corokia cotoneaster (Wire Netting Bush)

How to Grow A Corokia cotoneaster Hedge

Corokia cotoneaster 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 cotoneaster 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 cotoneaster in NZ?

Corokia cotoneaster 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 foliage flowers that makes Corokia cotoneaster an excellent choice for a NZ garden.

What does Corokia cotoneaster need to grow well?

Corokia cotoneaster 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 cotoneaster

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What is the Corokia cotoneaster spacing for a hedge

To achieve a dense Corokia cotoneaster 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. With a close spacing the plants compete with each other for light and in doing so, push each other upwards. This is the secret to achieving a narrow and dense hedge.

Corokia cotoneaster care tips

Corokia cotoneaster is a hardy native shrub that's easy to care for. It thrives in full sun to partial shade, needing at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight per day. It prefers well-drained soil but can tolerate heavy soils also. Regular watering is needed when establishing, but it's drought-tolerant afterward. Trim to maintain shape and remove dead or damaged branches. This is ideally undertaken in late winter or early spring. Use shrub fertiliser in spring to keep the plants growing strong and healthy.

What height does Corokia cotoneaster grow to?

The height of Corokia cotoneaster can vary, but it typically grows to between 1.5 and 2 metres in height. In shaded conditions it can reach 3 m tall as it stretches to the light. However, it is more commonly trimmed to a hedge or shaped to between 75 cm and 2 metres.