Botanical Name: Coprosma kirkii
Common Name: Kirk's coprosma Type of Plant: dicot: groundcover Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape spreading, sprawling, angular plant with long prostrate stems; fine textured, yellow-green shiny foliage forms a dense canopy Height 1-3' Spread 2-6' Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoor full sun to part shade Soil tolerates any soil Hardiness hardy (zones 8, 9, 14-27, 21-24) Morphology: Leaves opposite, elliptic to lanceolate, to 1-1/2" long medium glossy green on upper surfaces Flowers small, greenish white, funnel shaped to 1/4" long Fruit oblong to 1/4" long – speckled red Propagation: tip cuttings Usage: good groundcover for mild drought conditions, good in small or medium sized planters, and on slopes for erosion control; tolerates salt spray and wind, good in rock gardens Landscape Care: Watering prefers deep infrequent watering Fertilizing balanced in spring if required Pruning head back vertical upright branches to keep low and compact Pests/Diseases none Special Conditions/Other takes part shade in hot inland areas Origin: New Zealand Family: Rubiaceae Notes: |
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