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Plant purchases direct from this website are thriving. It is convenient, saves travelling to ONPN, and can be done 24/7. Here is the response of a recent client:

"Thank you very much. My cordylines arrived today :) I am very impressed with your prompt service and the quality of my new babies.

I will definitely order plants from you in the future.

Thanks again, Courtney"
Coprosma areolata
Height: 4m;  Spread: 1.5m
Tree
Upright, twiggy, small-leaved architectural shrub with olive/tan foliage. More open habit in shade.
» Click here for our Coprosma areolata article published in the Titirangi Tatler...
» For a landscaping perspective on Coprosma see this article by O2 Landscapes...
Photo gallery:
Coprosma areolata in the wild. Thanks to Wayne for this photo, originally published on www.nzpcn.org.nz
Growing tips:
On 09/04/2010, Geoff Davidson said:
A difficult subject for photographers, but a striking plant when grown in groups. They form upright columnar forms to 5 metres and can be kept clipped for a tight dense foliage. Try topiary on them and clip to interesting shapes.
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