Corokia 'Geenty's Green' (Green Corokia)

How to Grow A Corokia 'Geenty's Green' Hedge

Corokia 'Geenty's Green' 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 'Geenty's Green' hedges are lightly trimmed during spring and again in autumn. Be sure to feed them in spring with tree fertiliser to maintain the health and integrity of the hedge.

What are the garden uses for Corokia 'Geenty's Green' in NZ?

Corokia 'Geenty's Green' is a much-loved shrub in NZ gardens that is most commonly grown as a hedge. Beyond hedging, it also makes for a fantastic specimen that can be added to a mixed planting or planted as a backdrop for smaller plants. It is an excellent complement to a modern or cottage garden, bringing both colour and texture to a space. It is the fresh-coloured foliage and elegant flowers that make Corokia 'Geenty's Green' an excellent choice for a NZ garden.

What does Corokia 'Geenty's Green' need to grow well?

Corokia 'Geenty's Green' grows best when positioned in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained soil. It is tolerant of frost, coastal environments, and humid climates. Moreover, it copes well with wind and extended dry periods once established. This is a hardy plant that is also incredibly versatile for landscaping projects.

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What is the Corokia 'Geenty's Green' spacing for a hedge

To achieve a dense Corokia 'Geenty's Green' 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. With close spacing, the plants compete with each other for light and, in doing so, push each other upwards. This is the secret to achieving a narrow and dense hedge.

Corokia 'Geenty's Green' care

Corokia 'Geenty's Green' is a hardy native shrub that's easy to care for. It thrives in full sun to partial shade, needing at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight per day. It prefers well-drained soil, but can also tolerate heavy soils. Regular watering is required when establishing, but it's drought-tolerant afterwards. Trim to maintain shape and remove dead or damaged branches. This is ideally undertaken in late winter or early spring. Use shrub fertiliser in spring to keep the plants growing strong and healthy.

What height does Corokia 'Geenty's Green' grow to?

The height of Corokia 'Geenty's Green' can vary, but it typically grows to between 1.5 and 2 metres in height. In shaded conditions, it can reach 3 m tall as it stretches to the light. However, it is more commonly trimmed to a hedge or shaped to a height of between 75 cm and 2 metres.