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Summer planting
Contrary to popular opinion, summer planting is fine as long as adequate water is provided throughout any prolonged dry periods. This allows you to take advantage of increased summer growth.
Coprosma pedicellata
Height: 3m;  Spread: 2m
Swamp Mingimingi (Shrub)
An endangered endemic found in Kahikatea lowland alluvial forest. Often on margins of ponds or streams. Very tolerant of waterlogging and plants may be found growing within water. Can grow more than 3m tall.
» For a landscaping perspective on Coprosma see this article by O2 Landscapes...
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