Coprosma 'Poor Knights' ^Sale

Coprosma 'Poor Knights'

Taupata

Description:
A hardy New Zealand native shrub with glossy, dark green foliage and a naturally dense, rounded growth habit. Selected from plants originating on the Poor Knights Islands, it is highly valued for its excellent tolerance of coastal conditions, wind and dry periods once established. Its lush evergreen foliage provides year-round colour and structure, making it an ideal choice for low-maintenance landscapes, hedging and mass plantings.

Height:
0.8-1.2m

Width:
1-1.5m

Position:
Prefers full sun to partial shade. Thrives in coastal and exposed locations.

Soil:
Prefers a well-drained soil but is adaptable to a wide range of soil types, including sandy coastal soils. Avoid consistently waterlogged areas.

Uses:

• Low hedging and garden borders
• Coastal and exposed gardens
• Mass planting for low-maintenance landscapes
• Banks and slopes
• Native and mixed planting schemes
• Container planting

Care Tips:

• Water regularly while establishing, then during extended dry periods
• Lightly prune as required to maintain a tidy, compact shape
• Apply mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds
• Feed in spring with a balanced slow-release fertiliser to encourage healthy growth
• Hardy and tolerant of wind, coastal conditions and dry periods once established

We have made every effort to display as accurately as possible the grade and quality of the plant in the images.

Plants are subject to availability; there is a slight possibility the plants can be sold before your order is processed. In this instance we can offer a refund or credit and let you know when more plants become available.