Location specific values:
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Plant specific values:
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Sand Coprosma (Coprosma acerosa) | Easyscape Plant Profile

Sand Coprosma

(Coprosma acerosa)

Sand Coprosma (Coprosma acerosa)

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Climate Requirements for St. Joseph, Missouri

This Plant Your Site Plant Suitability for Your Location
• Precipitation 21" - 190" 36" Aquatic Aquatic
• High Temp. 52°F - 78°F 89°F Your summers may be too hot for this plant. Too hot
• Low Temp. 17°F - 50°F 17°F Your winter temperatures may be too cold for this plant Too cold
This plant should grow well at your location with about N inches per year (Y minutes per month) of irrigation.

Summary

Coprosma acerosa, commonly known as Sand Coprosma, is an evergreen shrub native to coastal sand dunes and stable shingle beaches of New Zealand, including the Chatham Islands. It typically grows to a height and width of 2 feet (0.6 meters), forming a dense, mat-like ground cover. The plant’s appearance is characterized by its yellow-brownish small leaves, which are often tinged with green, and its striking red bark. Blue drupes, which are berry-like fruits, appear after the inconspicuous greenish-white flowers that bloom in spring. The interlacing branches create a cushion-like mass, providing excellent erosion control on slopes.

Sand Coprosma is valued for its ability to stabilize soil and its tolerance of harsh coastal conditions, making it ideal for seaside gardens, rockeries, and as a ground cover. It is also used in restoration projects to rehabilitate degraded coastal areas. This shrub requires well-drained soils and can tolerate dry conditions once established. It is relatively low maintenance but can benefit from occasional pruning to maintain its shape and density. While generally pest-free, it can be susceptible to root rot in poorly drained soils.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Shrub
  • Height: 1.5-2 feet
  • Width: 2-2 feet
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Flower Color: N/A
  • Flowering Season: Spring
  • Leaf Retention: Evergreen

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun
  • Water: Medium
  • Drainage: Slow, Medium

Common Uses

Bird Garden, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Groundcover, Low Maintenance

Natural Habitat

Coastal sand dunes and stable shingle beaches

Other Names

Common Names:

Scientific Names: Coprosma acerosa, Coprosma brunnea, Coprosma acerosa var. brunnea

GBIF Accepted Name: Coprosma acerosa A.Cunn.