Coprosma acerosa ‘Hawera’ is a compact, evergreen groundcover shrub with a lime green appearance. It’s characterized by small, olive green leaves and a flat, spreading habit, growing up to 40cm tall and 1.5m wide. It’s well-suited to coastal conditions, windy sites, and tolerates frost.
Coprosma acerosa ‘Hawera’ is a hardy groundcover Coprosma well-suited for various conditions, including coastal environments and windy sites. It thrives in full sun to light shade and prefers well-drained soil, but can also tolerate drought.
Here’s a more detailed look at its cultivation:
1. Sunlight and Location:
Prefers full sun for optimal growth, but can tolerate partial shade.
Adaptable to coastal conditions and windy sites.
2. Soil:
Thrives in well-drained soil.
Can tolerate a range of soils, including poor, dry, sandy soils.
Consider adding organic matter like compost or bark to improve soil structure.
3. Watering:
Has moderate water needs.
Regular watering is needed during dry periods, especially during the first year after planting.
Once established, it becomes more drought-tolerant.
4. Planting:
Dig a hole twice as wide and as deep as the root ball.
Amend the soil with Yates Dynamic Lifter Organic Plant Food.
Add gypsum if the soil is heavy or clay-based.
5. Maintenance:
Low-maintenance once established.
Can be pruned to maintain its shape or size.
Fertilize in spring with a native plant fertilizer.
6. Other Considerations:
Weed control and organic mulch are recommended.
Keep an eye out for mealy bugs.
Can be used for ground cover, erosion control, and rock gardens.
Forms a tight mat of small, narrow olive green leaves.