Common Name:
Coprosma
Description:
This is a spreading plant with small, dark green leaves and a tight and tidy growth habit.
Flower:
Inconspicuous flowers are followed by translucent berries.
Size:
Mounding habit. 40cm x 1m
Growing Conditions:
‘Taiko’ likes a free draining spot in sun or semi-shade. It can tolerate windy and coastal conditions.
Care:
Trim leggy branches back to retain tidy habit.
Uses:
· Awesome groundcover. Will spill over retaining walls, banks etc
· A neat under-planting to help keep weeds down.
Comment:
A great groundcover or rockery plant with a springy feel and look to the intertwining branches. Works well a part of a native garden, planted with grasses, flaxes and Libertia but is also compatible with flowering plants such as Lavender, Coleonema and Callistemon.