Description
20 x Corokia ‘Emerald & Jade’
Corokia ‘Emerald and Jade’ is a hardy, evergreen native shrub with green foliage and silver-grey twisted branches. In late spring to summer, it produces small yellow starry flowers, followed by yellow/orange berries in autumn.
- Botanical Features:
- Corokia ‘Emerald and Jade’ typically reaches a height of 1 to 1.3m, with a spread of about 1 meter, forming a dense and rounded shape. It can be used as a low hedge and with regular pruning will form an attractive dense hedge
- Its tiny, star-shaped yellow flowers bloom during late spring and early summer.
- Growing Conditions:
- Corokia’s do not like heavy wet clay soils with poor drainage.
- It thrives in full sun to partial shade.
- Hardy plant that can withstand coastal conditions and light frosts once established.
- Maintenance:
- Pruning is generally not required unless shaping is desired. However, occasional trimming can help maintain its compact form.
- Mulching around the base of the plant helps retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- Landscaping Uses:
- Corokia’s serve as an excellent choice for borders, hedges, or as a standalone specimen plant in garden beds.
- Its unique foliage provides a striking contrast when paired with plants of different colours and textures.
Plants are in 5cm pots and average one year in age and about 15 to 20cm tall