Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rubiaceae

Genus:

Coprosma

Species:

Coprosma obconica subsp. distantia

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Subshrub

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,oct,nov,dec

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Germination can be slow and erratic; fresh seed germinates better than stored seed.

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