Corokia Emerald And Jade

Corokia Emerald Jade

Corokia Emerald Jade is a hardy, NZ native shrub grown for its lovely foliage and interesting form. It grows as a mass of wiry, tangled branches carrying small, olive-green leaves held on silver-grey stems. Small, mildly fragrant, yellow flowers are borne in summer and are followed by small, red-orange berries which are great for attracting birds. This evergreen typically grows to 1.2 m tall and 75 cm wide and responds well to trimming which encourages new growth. Best results with this shrub are achieved when it is planted in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site, though it will tolerate wind, frost, coastal conditions, and extended dry periods once established. Corokia Emerald Jade is commonly trimmed into a hedge, added to a mixed planting, used as a backdrop for smaller plants, or planted to border an entrance.

Corokia Emerald and Jade Hedge

A Corokia Emerald and Jade hedge 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 Emerald and Jade hedges are lightly trimmed during spring and again in autumn.