Corokia macrocarpa

Also Known As

Whakataka

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 10'-15'
W: 8'

planting zones

8a-10b

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Corokia macrocarpa plant details

Corokia macrocarpa is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge followed by orange fruit. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Corokia macrocarpa

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: argophyllaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 8 FT wide, 10 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Corokia macrocarpa

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Liriope muscari Purple Explosion is an easy care, evergreen lilyturf with lush clumps of dark green, grass-like foliage that can slowly expand via short stolons but are not invasive. Tall spikes of tightly packed, rich purple flowers rise well above the f

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

?A fine species, quite showy in flower and the shiny foliage is always pleasing.? (L. Metcalf). Larger in all respects than C. cotoneaster, this 10-15' shrub has starry, bright-yellow flowers with an orange center followed by 1/2" orange fruit. S/M-D