syn: Corokia x virgata 'Frosted Chocolate, Korokio, Corokia 'Frosted Chocolate, and Corokia x virgata 'Frosted Chocolate
Corokia Frosted Chocolate
$8.00
Corokia x virgata ‘Frosted Chocolate’, also known as Korokio, is a New Zealand native evergreen shrub with distinctive bronze-green foliage that intensifies to a chocolate color in cooler months. It is known for its hardiness, tolerating coastal conditions, strong winds, and dry soils. This versatile plant is suitable for hedging, borders, and screens, and produces fragrant yellow flowers in spring followed by red berries.
Light: Prefers full sun but will tolerate light shade.
Soil: Thrives in a wide range of New Zealand soils, including those that are dry and windy.
Watering: Requires well-drained soil and is drought-tolerant once established.
Pruning: Can be pruned to maintain a formal hedge or left to grow more naturally. Regular pruning helps maintain shape and density, especially when used for hedging.
Fertilizing: Fertilize in spring to encourage healthy growth.
Hardiness: Very hardy, tolerating coastal conditions, strong winds, and frost.
Spacing: For hedges between 50cm and 1m, plant 50cm apart; for hedges between 1m and 2m, plant 60cm apart.
