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Coprosma repens 'Middlemore'
Attractive shrub with a tight bushy growing habit. Highly glossy dark green leaves on erect branches. Lovely as a low hedge. Will grow in most situations and soils, though avoid very heavy frost. Grows well in coastal or exposed sites. Discovered at Middlemore Hospital.
Genus
Coprosma
Species
repens
Cultivar
'Middlemore'
Common name
Mirror plant
Family name
Rubiaceae
Place of origin
New Zealand
DETAILS
Height
1.5 m
Width
1 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in clay soils / Grows in most soil types / Grows in sandy soils / Needs well drained soil
Moisture
Tolerates dry soils
Exposure
Grows in exposed or coastal sites. / Grows in sun or semi-shade / Will tolerate moderate frosts
Immaculate / Indigenous / Sanctuary / Texture / Whimsical
Shrubs
Category
Medium, height between 1.5 to 3 metres
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
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