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Corokia buddleoides
Attractive native shrub with erect branches covered with narrow long dark green foliage, which bronze in winter. In summer it has starry bright yellow flowers followed by dark red berries. Naturally a plant that grows under the shade of large trees. Great for coastal and exposed gardens. Hardy. Avoid sites that are boggy in winter. Excellent hedge plant.
Genus
Corokia
Species
buddleoides
Cultivar
Common name
Korokio
Family name
Cornaceae
Place of origin
New Zealand
DETAILS
Height
1 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
Tolerates dry soils
Exposure
Frost hardy / Prefers a semi-shaded site
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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