Coprosma acerosa

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Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
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Sand Coprosma, Tātaraheke

Coprosma acerosa, commonly known as the Sand Coprosma or Tātaraheke, grows as a tight and tangled mound of short stems bearing tiny, brown-green foliage. This interesting plant typically grows to 30 cm tall and 1.5 m wide. Coprosma acerosa is an ideal plant for tough locations where it is often included in borders, used as a groundcover, or mass planted on a bank.

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Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Groundcover Plants
Height:	30 cm
Spread:	1.50 m
Flowering time:
Tolerances:	Coastal, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:	Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Sand Coprosma, Tātaraheke

What spacing to use for Coprosma acerosa as a ground cover?

Coprosma acerosa 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 1.2 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 acerosa in NZ?

Coprosma acerosa 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 acerosa is favoured by landscape designers across NZ for its tidy form and versatility.

What is required for Coprosma acerosa care?

The most important part of Coprosma acerosa 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. At this time any dead leaves can be removed. The plants are generally not trimmed aside from removing spent flower heads if desired. 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 acerosa for sale in NZ

The Plant Company has the best Coprosma acerosa 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!