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(Coprosma lucida)
Shiny Karamu (Coprosma lucida)
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Jacqui Geux
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Photo by: Jacqui Geux | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Jacqui Geux | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2020-04-23T10:46:57-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Climate Requirements
| • Precipitation | 16" - 227" |
| • High Temp. | 59°F - 83°F |
| • Low Temp. | -16°F - 58°F |
Summary
Coprosma lucida, commonly known as Shiny Karamu, is an evergreen shrub native to New Zealand’s coastal and lowland forests, as well as shrublands. It can grow to a height of 12-15 feet (4-5 meters) and a width of 7-9 feet (2.1-2.7 meters), featuring glossy, light green leaves and inconspicuous greenish-white flowers followed by orange-red berries if both male and female plants are present. The berries are attractive to birds, making it a valuable plant for wildlife gardens. Flowering occurs in spring and is not particularly showy, but the plant’s foliage and berries provide visual interest.
Shiny Karamu is valued for its fast growth and glossy foliage, which can create an attractive, dense hedge or screen. It is also used for revegetation projects due to its hardiness and ability to stabilize soil. This shrub is adaptable to a range of conditions but prefers well-drained soils and can tolerate both full sun and part shade. It is relatively low maintenance but can be pruned to shape as desired. While generally disease-resistant, it can be susceptible to scale insects and sooty mold.CC BY-SA 4.0
Shiny Karamu is valued for its fast growth and glossy foliage, which can create an attractive, dense hedge or screen. It is also used for revegetation projects due to its hardiness and ability to stabilize soil. This shrub is adaptable to a range of conditions but prefers well-drained soils and can tolerate both full sun and part shade. It is relatively low maintenance but can be pruned to shape as desired. While generally disease-resistant, it can be susceptible to scale insects and sooty mold.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Shrub
- Height: 12-15 feet
- Width: 7-9 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: N/A
- Flowering Season: Winter
- 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., Hedges, Low Maintenance
Natural Habitat
Native to New Zealand’s coastal and lowland forests and shrublands
Other Names
Common Names:
Scientific Names: Coprosma lucida, Coprosma australis, Pelaphia laurifolia
GBIF Accepted Name: Coprosma lucida J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.