Coprosma repens
Taupata, Mirror Plant
ShrubTree
- Prefers full sun; tolerates partial shade
- Prefers dry; wet intolerant
- Wind tolerant
- Frost intolerant
General Information | |
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Natural Geographic Range | North Island and top of South Island |
Conservation Status | Auckland: 2025 | At Risk – Regionally Declining. Wild indigenous sites without predator control are in serious decline |
Did You Know? | Birds enjoy eating the fruit |
Tips | When purchasing ensure that you know the difference between the standard (shrub/small tree) and prostrate forms. Best grown in an exposed site with some air movement to prevent disease. Loses its tight form as shade increases, so best in full sun |
Attributes | |
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Food for Birds? | Provides fruit for birds |
Fruiting Season | Fruits in Summer |
Flowering Season | Flowers in Spring |
Garden Design Theme | Tropical: very glossy green leaves |
Prunable? | Well suited to pruning |
Additional Information |
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https://www.nzpcn.org.nz/flora/species/coprosma-repens/ |