Coprosma lucida

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Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Shining Karamu, Karanga, Karamu

Coprosma lucida, commonly known as Karanga, Karamu, or Shining Karamu, features glossy, green leaves which serve as a lovely backdrop to the orange-red berries in summer. It typically grows to 6 m tall and 3 m wide but can be trimmed as necessary. Coprosma lucida is ideal as a hedge, for screening, as a backdrop for smaller plants, or for attracting birds. It is a must for any native vegetation projects.

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Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	6.00 m
Spread:	3.00 m
Flowering time:	Spring
Tolerances:	Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses:	Hedging, Ponds, Pool areas, Screening
Garden styles:	Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native, Riparian
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Shining Karamu, Karanga, Karamu

Coprosma lucida Details

Coprosma lucida, commonly known as Karanga, Karamu, or Shining Karamu, is a lovely NZ native shrub. It features glossy, green leaves which serve as a lovely backdrop to the orange-red berries in summer. The shrub becomes alive with birds as the berries ripen. It typically grows to 6 m tall and 3 m wide but can be trimmed as necessary. Karanaga will grow in full sun or partial shade conditions but does require some shelter and protection from frost when young. Once established it is tolerant of some wind, coastal environments, dry soil conditions, and moderate frost. Coprosma lucida is ideal as a hedge, for screening, as a backdrop for smaller plants, or for attracting birds. It is a must for any native vegetation projects.

Coprosma lucida Hedge

To grow a Coprosma lucida hedge, the plants should be spaced 60 cm apart. If you desire a dense hedge faster, feel free to space them 40-50 cm apart. If you space them out to 1 m apart, the hedge will take longer to fill in and tend to a lot broader. Trimming should be undertaken during active growth in spring with just the sides trimmed so the plants continue to grow upwards. Most Coprosma lucida hedges are kept to about 1.5-2.5 m tall and with regular trimming they look amazing!