Coprosma, Sand Coprosma 'Hawera'

Coprosmaacerosa

Genus
Coprosma (kop-ROS-muh)
Species
acerosa (ay-ser-OH-suh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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(Zone 1) | April 2015 | positive

Coprosma acerosa 'Hawera' is a low growing, New Zealand native, coastal shrub. It was apparently discovered on the cliffs near Hawera in ...Read More

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