Coprosma robusta KaramÅ

Drainage: Damp Very Dry Well Drained Growth: Medium Height Range: 4 Site Conditions: Coastal Exposed Frost Tolerant Sandy Soil Windy Spread Range: 2 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 Tolerant of Shade Category: Herbaceous Tags: Bird Attractor, evergreen, Hedging

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Coprosma robusta is endemic and commonly known as Karamū. It is a fast-growing shrub that is ideal as a pioneer plant in revegetation projects. It can survive in many climates, but is most commonly found in coastal areas, lowland forests, or shrublands. Its wide, bright green leaves are thick, smooth, and shiny. Can be confused with C. lucida, as they share the same name in Te Reo, but the leaf of C. robusta has a less pointy tip and the midrib does not form a ridge on the upper leaf surface. Those are both qualities of C. ...