Coprosma hybrids
Rubiaceae
Evergreen, Shrubs
COPROSMANative to New Zealand. Where hardy, all are valued for ease of maintenance in difficult situations and for handsome, glossy foliage. Male and female flowers are borne on separate plants; female plants bear attractive small fruits when a male is nearby for pollination.
Coprosma hybridsA dramatic group of colorfulfoliage plants, growing 4–5 ft.tall and nearly as wide. Brightaccents for borders or in pots.Avoid pruning in hot summermonths. ‘Evening Glow’ hasglossy green leaves that arevariegated gold during growingseason and turn orange-red infall and winter. ‘Rainbow Surprise’ bears leaves variegated with cream and pink, washed with red in fall and winter. ‘Tequila Sunrise’ produces shiny green new growth, edged with gold. As they mature, the leaves gradually pick up shadesof gold and orange before turning bright red and orange in winter. More compact than others. ‘Coppershine’ can reach up to 6 ft. tall. Its leathery leaves are bright green heavily shaded with copper. New growth is even more heavily tinted; entire plant is bright copper in winter. Good hedge or screen.
Fraxinus velutina coriacea
Native mostly to Southern California. Broader, more leathery leaves than the species.
Chondropetalum elephantinum
Native to South Africa. Rushlike plant has stems that radiate from the base to form a dense clump 3&nd...
Grevillea hybrid 'Poorinda Constance'
Open, graceful habit to 8 ft. tall, 12 ft. wide. Narrow, bright green, 1-in. leaves are dark green abo...
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