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Coprosma repens 'Evening Glow'
Evening Glow Coprosma
Notes

Uses: Can be used as a hedging, screening plant or contrasting background shrub in wider raised beds, verges or roundabouts. During autumn and winter golden foliage changes to rich orange and pink-red shades. Responds to pruning to maintain shape.
Note: Fire retardant plant as per SA Country Fire Service, contact for further information.
Warning: Some forms potentially invasive do not plant close to coastal reserves or conservation areas.
Note: This species is provisionally classified schedule 1, Regulation 24.2 under the Sewerage Act. Written approval is required prior to planting in streets or roads. It should not be planted closer than two metres to any sewer main or connection.

  • Height 0.8-1m
  • Spread 1-1.2m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
    • position-partshade Part Shade
  • Family Rubiaceae
  • Botanical Name Coprosma repens 'Evening Glow'
  • Common Name Evening Glow Coprosma
  • Origin New Zealand
  • Habit Compact, Upright
  • Landscape Coastal footslopes, Footslopes, Plains, 2nd line coast
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Fire, Lime, Salt spray
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour White
  • Flowering Time Spring, Summer
  • Flower Type Insignificant
  • Purpose Ornamental
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
  • Form Medium Shrub (Usually between 1.2m & 3.6m)