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    • Photo of Corokia macrocarpa foliage by Forestfarm

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    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

    ?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

    By: Forestfarm

    Shrub w/grey-green leaves, white below, nice yellow flowers. Sun, drought tolerant. 10 °F. Chatham Is.

    By: The Desert Northwest

    Gardening facts about Corokia macrocarpa plant

    How to Grow Corokia macrocarpa

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • birds
      • bees

    • Fruit

      • orange

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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    Corokia cotoneaster

    aka Wire Netting Bush

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6'-10'

    Width: 8'-10'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Corokia cotoneaster by J.G. in SF
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    Corokia cotoneaster 'Anton's Dwarf'

    aka Anton's Dwarf Wire Netting Bush

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Corokia cotoneaster 'Anton's Dwarf' form by Leonora (Ellie) Enking
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    Corokia cotoneaster 'Little Prince'

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 3'-5'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Corokia cotoneaster 'Little Prince' foliage by Little Prince of Oregon
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    Corokia x virgata 'Frosted Chocolate'

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 6'

    Width: 4'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Corokia x virgata 'Frosted Chocolate' foliage by wallygrom
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    Corokia x virgata 'Orangerie'

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 6'-8'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • occasional
    Photo of Corokia x virgata 'Orangerie' foliage by Evan Bean
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