Coprosma acerosa
SAND COPROSMA
Rubiaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, sand, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, first line salt wind, light frost
0.5m
Plant habit
 
1m

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Pruning: Cut back any over-vigorous shoots. Tip prune for density.

 
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Coprosma acerosa
SAND COPROSMA
Rubiaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, sand, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, first line salt wind, light frost
0.5m
Plant habit
 
1m

FEATURES

Flowers: n/a

Leaves: mid green

Bark & Stems: orange-bronze stems


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, contemporary, dry style, coastal & bush designs

Uses: informal edging, groundcovers, spillover

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: habitat






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