Coprosma lucida KaramÅ

Drainage: Damp Very Dry Well Drained Growth: Fast Height Range: 6 Site Conditions: Coastal Exposed Frost Tolerant Heavy Soil Sandy Soil Windy Spread Range: 2.5 Sunlight: Full Sun Partial Shade Features: Attractive foliage Attractive to bees Attractive to Birds Attractive to insects Evergreen Suitable for Hedging Suitable for Revegetation Species Suitable for Shelter Category: Herbaceous Tags: Bees, Bird Attractor, coastal, Hedging

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Coprosma lucida is endemic and commonly known as Karamū. It is a small tree that is ideal for coastal projects. It can survive in many climates, but is most commonly found in coastal areas, lowland forests, or shrublands. It performs best where it can derive sufficient moisture and some shade, although it is tolerant of challenging locations such as coastal shrubland. Its wide, bright green leaves are thick, smooth, and shiny. Can be confused with C. robusta, as they share the same name in Te Reo, but the leaf of C. lucida has...