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Corokia macrocarpa

Low MaintenanceDrought Resistant

Genus: Corokia
Family: Argophyllaceae

About this plant

C. macrocarpa is an evergreen shrub to 3m tall with leathery, lanceolate, deep green leaves 5-10cm long, the undersides of which are covered in a silvery-white felt. Star-shaped, yellow flowers are followed by yellow-orange fruits

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade in a sheltered position, such as next to a south-facing wall; in mild areas it may be grown as a free-standing shrub or as a hedge

Pruning

Pruning group 8 (early-flowering evergreen shrubs) - usually no pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or autumn

Pests

Generally trouble free

Diseases

Generally trouble free

Garden Uses

Uses

Flower BordersGround Cover

Planting Places

OutdoorWall TrainedBorders

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years