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New Zealand wire-netting bush, Korokio   /   Corokia cotoneaster

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New Zealand wire-netting bush/ Korokio - Corokia cotoneaster (latin)

Geographical origin: New Zealand
Adult sizes: Height up to 3 m, spread up to 2.5 m.
Foliage: Evergreen.
Type of soil: Any, preferably cool.
Climate: Hardy to -5°C, Can tolerate (for a short period) temperatures of -10°C once well established. To be protected from wind. It tolerates sea spray.
Site: Partial shade to full sun.


Characteristics and uses:
The New Zealand wire-netting bush is a shrub with a bushy shape. Its fine branches grow in zigzags and have a tendency to get tangled which gives it a very original look. They are covered with small, tough, dark green leaves. The young leaves have a silvery back. In May, numerous small, fragrant yellow flowers appear. This blossom can last for a very long time under a suitable climate.
A little bit of knowledge culture… In Maori, this plant is called korokio taranga.

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