Coprosma repens

Name: Coprosma repens
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 10075f
Price: 20.79 NZD
Availability: InStock

Mirror Bush, Taupata, Shiny Leaf, NZ Laurel, Coprosma Mirror Bush

Coprosma repens, commonly known as the Mirror Bush, NZ Laurel, Shiny Leaf, or Taupata, is a hardy, NZ native shrub that features lush and glossy, dark green leaves. It typically grows to 3 m tall and 2 m wide and can be trimmed as necessary. Coprosma repens is commonly included in a mixed planting, trimmed into a hedge or grown as an untrimmed hedge, used as a backdrop for smaller plants, included in riparian plantings, or included in coastal gardens.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	3.00 m
Spread:	2.00 m
Flowering time:
Tolerances:	Coastal, Hardy, Wet
Garden uses:	Hedging, Living areas, 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	Mirror Bush, Taupata, Shiny Leaf, NZ Laurel, Coprosma Mirror Bush

What is the Coprosma repens hedge spacing?

Coprosma repens makes for a fantastic and interesting hedge. The recommended spacing is 50 cm apart to achieve a dense hedge quickly. You can increase the spacing up to 1 m apart but the hedge will tend to be broader and take longer to fill in. The hedge is generally trimmed late winter or spring of each year.

What are the landscaping uses for Coprosma repens in NZ?

Coprosma repens is a great choice in landscaping projects. It is commonly included in a mixed planting, used in woodland gardens, planting around stream and pond areas, or simply planted to attract birds. The glossy leaves and hardy nature makes this plant ideal for coastal and modern gardens. This hardy, NZ native can also be trimmed into a hedge or grown as an informal hedge.

Coprosma repens for sale in NZ

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Does Coprosma repens have flowers?

Coprosma repens produces small, often inconspicuous flowers during spring and summer. It's important to note that Coprosma repens is dioecious, meaning that male and female flowers grow on separate plants. Male flowers appear in dense clusters, while female flowers are in smaller clusters. After flowering, female plants produce colourful berries which add further visual interest to this plant.

Why is the common name for Coprosma repens?

Coprosma repens is commonly known as Taupata. This is the most frequently used common name for this plant. Other common names include "mirror bush" or "looking-glass bush" which both refer to the glossy leaves.