Corokia buddleioides

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Corokia buddleioides, Korokio

Corokia buddleioides, commonly known as Korokio, is a fast growing, NZ native shrub that features long and slender leaves that are light green on the upside and silver-grey beneath. Small, bright yellow flowers in spring result in black berries as it grows to 2 m tall and the same wide. Corokia buddleioides is often trimmed into a hedge, included in mixed plantings, or used as a backdrop for smaller plants.

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Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	2.00 m
Spread:	2.00 m
Flowering time:	Spring
Tolerances:	Coastal, Shade
Garden uses:	Hedging, Ponds
Garden styles:	Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Riparian
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Fast
Also known as	Corokia buddleioides, Korokio

Corokia buddleioides Details

Corokia buddleioides, commonly known as Korokio, is a fast growing, NZ native shrub that features long and slender leaves that are light green on the upside and silver-grey beneath. Small, bright yellow flowers in spring result in black berries which are great for attracting birds. This handsome shrub typically grows to 2 m tall and the same wide and can be trimmed as necessary. Best results are achieved when it is planted in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained, sheltered site. It will tolerate shade, moderate frost, coastal conditions, and dry periods. Corokia buddleioides is often trimmed into a hedge, included in mixed plantings, or used as a backdrop for smaller plants.

Corokia buddleioides Hedge

Corokia buddleioides makes for a fabulous hedge and it all begins with getting the correct plant spacing. To achieve a dense hedge quickly, the plants should be spaced 45 cm apart. If you space them wider the hedge will take longer to fill in and become wider overall. The best Corokia buddleioides hedges are lightly trimmed during spring and again in autumn.