Description
Corokia ‘Bronze King’ is a unique and visually striking evergreen shrub popular for its distinctive bronze-coloured foliage and compact growth habit. Often used as a hedging plant.
Technical Specifications:
- Growth Habit: Compact, rounded shrub
- Foliage: Small, elliptical leaves with a bronze to dark green colour
- Flowers: Insignificant small yellow flowers in late spring – summer followed by red berries.
- Size: Typically reaches a height of 1-2 meters with a similar spread. Often used as a hedge
- Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Requirements: Well-draining soil; tolerates a range of soil types
- Hardiness: A hardy plant and can be used in coastal areas.
Usage in New Zealand Gardens:
- Aesthetic Appeal:
- The unique bronze-coloured foliage adds an eye-catching element to garden landscapes.
- Suitable for mixed borders, hedging, or as a standalone specimen plant.
- Adaptability:
- Well-suited for a wide range of climates in New Zealand, including coastal areas.
- Tolerant of wind and salt spray, making it ideal for seaside gardens.
- Hedging and Screening:
- With its compact growth habit, Corokia ‘Bronze King’ can be used as a low hedge or screen for added privacy.
- Regular pruning can help maintain a dense and formal appearance.
- Container Gardening:
- Well-suited for container planting, providing an attractive feature on patios or balconies.
- Ensure containers have proper drainage to prevent waterlogging.
- Low Maintenance:
- Requires minimal maintenance once established.
- Pruning can be done in late winter to maintain shape and control size.
- Wildlife Habitat:
- The dense foliage provides shelter for small birds and insects.
- Insignificant flowers may attract pollinators during the blooming season.
- Drought Tolerance:
- Once established, Corokia ‘Bronze King’ exhibits good drought tolerance.
- Watering during extended dry periods is recommended for optimal health.
- Soil Considerations:
- Adaptable to a variety of soil types but thrives in well-draining soil. Corokias do not like water logged heavy soil
- Mulching around the base helps retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Plants supplied are in 5cm pots and average one year in age.
