About

This evergreen shrub exhibits a spreading growth that becomes more upright as it matures. The leaves are glossy and have a slight wave, featuring yellow edges that transition to green and orange in summer. As winter approaches, the foliage deepens to shades of burgundy and brown.

About the genus

Coprosma comprises evergreen shrubs characterized by their tough, simple leaves. The flowers are dioecious and not particularly noticeable. When both male and female plants are cultivated in proximity, the female specimens produce vibrant berries.

Growing conditions

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H2

Plant details

Plant type

Shrubs, Conservatory Greenhouse

Habit

Bushy

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

0.5-1 metres

Spread

0.5-1 metres

Time to full height

5-10 years

Suggested uses

City and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants, Sub-tropical

Care notes

Cultivation

Grow outdoors in neutral to slightly acidic, moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered position. Grow under glass in a peat-free, loam-based potting compost with added grit in bright, filtered light with good ventilation

Pruning

Pruning group 8

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free