Corokia 'Emerald And Jade'

Corokia 'Emerald And Jade' Details

Corokia ‘Emerald and Jade’ is a hardy, NZ native shrub grown for its lovely foliage and interesting form. It grows as a mass of wiry, tangled branches carrying small, olive green leaves held on silver-grey stems. Small, mildly fragrant, yellow flowers are borne in summer and are followed by small, red-orange berries which are great for attracting birds. This evergreen typically grows to 1.2 m tall and 75 cm wide and responds well to trimming which encourages new growth. Best results with this shrub are achieved when it is planted in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site, though it will tolerate wind, frost, coastal conditions, and extended dry periods once established. Corokia ‘Emerald and Jade’ is commonly trimmed into a hedge, added to a mixed planting, used as a backdrop for smaller plants, or planted to border an entrance.