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Corokia x virgata 'Frosted Chocolate'
Attractive native shrub with erect branches covered with brown-green foliage turning chocolate brown in winter. In summer it has starry yellow flowers. Great for coastal and exposed gardens. Hardy. Avoid sites that are boggy in winter. Excellent hedge plant. Bred by Mike Geenty of Hamilton.
Genus
Corokia
Species
x virgata
Cultivar
'Frosted Chocolate'
Common name
Corokia
Family name
Cornaceae
Place of origin
New Zealand
DETAILS
Height
2 m
Width
1 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types / Needs well drained soil
Moisture
Prefers dry soil
Exposure
Frost hardy / Grows in exposed or coastal sites. / Grows in sun or semi-shade
Immaculate / Indigenous / Nourishment / 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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