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Coprosma cheesemanii

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

  • H: 8"
  • W: 24"

planting zones

  • 8a-10a

Coprosma cheesemanii plant details

Coprosma cheesemanii is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by orange fruit. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Coprosma cheesemanii

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: rubiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 8 IN tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Coprosma cheesemanii

USDA Zones: 8a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Low growing and attractive small-leaved New Zealand shrub with horizontal, divaricating branchlets, olive-green rosemary-like leaves, and loads of bright orange-red, globular fruit in fall. Height to 8" and width to 2'. Full sun. Drought tolerant. Cold hardy to USDA zone 8, possibly lower.

Gardening facts about Coprosma cheesemanii plant

How to Grow Coprosma cheesemanii

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Fruit

    • orange
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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