Is Corokia Frost hardy?

Tolerant of dry conditions and prevailing winds, it is tough and versatile, withstanding even the hardest frosts. When using it as a hedge, trim it two to three times during the first year to encourage a bushy hedge. A light trim in spring will encourage the best colour.

How tall does Corokia grow?

A steady grower it can be clipped from heights of 30cm up to 2m. Plant at spacings of 30cm to 1m depending on the eventual height required. (Corokia cotoneaster) An interesting form with black stems and a silvery tinge. A smaller, compact form making it ideal for low hedges.

Will Corokia grow in shade?

It prefers full sun, but will also do okay in shady positions. Most Corokia are particularly tolerant to windy positions and dry conditions. Salt wind will not bother them, making them a very good choice for coastal plantings.

When to trim Corokia?

To keep your hedges looking dense and healthy, make sure to prune them on a regular basis. The top of the edge should taper slightly, so that its lower parts can still get sunlight. Trimming your corokia hedges once or twice a year would be great, too.

When to plant Corokia X virgata frosted chocolate?

Corokia x virgata ‘Frosted Chocolate’ is a hybrid variety with bronze-green foliage that turns a rich chocolate colour in winter. In late spring it produces small yellow flowers that are followed by red berries in autumn. It tolerates hard pruning and can be used to form an attractive hedge.

What kind of leaves does Corokia frosted chocolate have?

The leaves are olive-like chocolate and silver leaves and in spring it produces a mass of starry yellow flowers in spring. Can be planted as a feature shrub, hedge or in containers.

What kind of tree is Corokia X virgata?

Corokia is a small genus containing around 10 species, all of which are shrubs and small trees native to New Zealand or Australia. Corokia x virgata ‘Frosted Chocolate’ is a hybrid variety with bronze-green foliage that turns a rich chocolate colour in winter.

What kind of plant has chocolate brown leaves?

‘Frosted Chocolate’ _ ‘Frosted Chocolate’ is a mid-sized evergreen shrub. It has leathery, bronzed, ovate leaves that turn chocolate brown in winter. Create your free SHOOT garden and make a record of the plants in your garden.