An interesting shrub with small leaves silvery-white beneath and short racemes of small star-like flowers. Max Height 1.6m. Max Spread 1.6m. Flowers March to April. Fruits August. Full sun/partial shade. Frost hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Corokia macrocarpa
An interesting shrub with small leaves silvery-white beneath and short racemes of small star-like flowers
Category: Shrubs
Additional information
Generic | Corokia |
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Species | macrocarpa |
Varietry | |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | yellow |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 1.6m |
Family | Cornaceae |
Spread | 1.6m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Upright |
Fragrance | TRUE |
Foliage Colour | green, silver |
Flowers From | March, April |
Colour Fruit | red |
Fruits When | August |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | Sheltered site |
Hardiness | Frost hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Border, Specimen |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | Cut back flowered shoots to encourage new growth, Only prune if required to keep shape |
Pruning Time | After flowering |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | Keep free from weeds, Feed |
Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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