Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | Green Yellow | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Green Yellow | |||
Autumn | Green Yellow | |||
Winter | Green Yellow |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Rubiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Coprosma are evergreen shrubs with leathery, simple leaves and insignificant dioecious flowers, followed by colourful berries on female plants, where both sexes are grown together
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Under glass grow in a peat-free, loam-based potting compost in bright filtered light with good ventilation. Water freely in summer and keep just moist in winter. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly when in growth
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame in spring. Seedlings must be protected from frost. Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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