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Coprosma Hawera

Coprosma Hawera

Coprosma Hawera, Mirror Bush

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Coprosma ‘Hawera’ is a compact New Zealand native shrub prized for its dense growth habit and rich chocolate-bronze foliage. This tough evergreen shrub forms a naturally tidy rounded shape, making Coprosma Hawera an excellent choice for low hedging, borders, mass planting and modern landscape designs.

Its small leaves display deep brown to bronze-purple tones year-round, intensifying further during cooler weather and adding beautiful contrast against green foliage plants and grasses. The compact habit and fine texture make it particularly effective in contemporary gardens, coastal plantings and low-maintenance landscapes.

Hardy, wind tolerant and adaptable to a wide range of conditions, Coprosma Hawera performs exceptionally well throughout New Zealand. It is ideal for creating structure and year-round colour in gardens while requiring very little maintenance once established.

  • Expected 5 Year Height 0.5 M Width 1.0 M

Is Coprosma Hawera suitable for my garden?

Coprosma Hawera is best suited in a position that gets

  • Partial shade
  • Full sun

Coprosma Hawera is

  • Wind Tolerant
  • Frost Tolerant
  • Coastal Friendly
  • Groundcover
  • Drought resistant
  • Fast-growing
  • Cold hardy
  • Evergreen
  • NZ Native

Coprosma Hawera will thrive in soil that is

How to establish your Coprosma Hawera?

Position
Plant in full sun to partial shade. Full sun produces the richest foliage colour and densest growth habit.

Soil
Adaptable to most soil types provided drainage is reasonable. Performs particularly well in free-draining soils.

Watering
Water regularly during establishment. Once established, Coprosma Hawera is relatively drought tolerant and easy care.

Feeding
Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring to encourage healthy fresh foliage growth.

Spacing
Plant approximately 60–80cm apart for low hedging or mass planting.

How to maintain your Coprosma Hawera once established?

Very low maintenance once established. Trim lightly as needed to maintain a tidy compact shape or encourage denser branching when used as a hedge.

Remove any damaged or wayward growth during the year if required. Mulching around the base will help retain moisture and suppress weeds during establishment.
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