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Coprosma brunnea

Coprosma brunnea is a sprawling shrub that grows up to 40 cm tall and 1 m wide. It has brown stems which become intertwined. The leaves are narrow and rather sparse. Coprosma brunnea is commonly used as a ground cover, in borders, for planting around larger trees or on a bank, and in alpine gardens.

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Groundcover Plants
Height:40 cm
Spread:1.00 m
Flowering time:Spring
Tolerances:Coastal, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:Borders, Containers, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles:Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
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What spacing to use for Coprosma brunnea as a ground cover?

Coprosma brunnea makes for a fantastic ground cover due its short stature and dense growth habit. The ideal spacing is 75 cm apart if you want a dense covering quickly. You can increase the spacing to 1 m apart if you have time but that may also involve a bit more weeding as you wait for the plants to merge.

What are the landscaping uses for Coprosma brunnea in NZ?

Coprosma brunnea is a popular choice in landscaping projects across NZ. It is commonly mass planted as a ground cover where it is often used to cover a bank or the like. This hardy, NZ native is also perfect for gardens around commercial buildings that are often somewhat neglected. Coprosma brunnea is favoured by landscape designers across NZ for its tidy form and versatility.

What is required for Coprosma brunnea care?

The most important part of Coprosma brunnea care is to make sure they have a well-drained soil that does not become waterlogged at any time. This, along with over-watering, are the main causes of plants to fail to perform or die. The next critical elements are weed control and The Plant Company recommends an organic mulch is spread around the plants after planting. They should be fed in spring with a native plant fertiliser. They rarely suffer from any pests or diseases but you may want to keep an eye out for mealy bugs. Overall, they are a very easy plant to care for.

Coprosma brunnea for sale in NZ

The Plant Company has the best Coprosma brunnea for sale in NZ. Our production nursery specialises in growing amazing plants and our logistics team pack them carefully for our customers. The pricing is competitive and the quality is exceptional. Let us look after your Coprosma needs and impress you with both our products and service!

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