Corokia × virgata Maori Green ('Ruycomagre'PBR)

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hybrid wire-netting bush [Maori Green]

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Synonyms

Corokia × virgata 'Ruycomagre'PBR

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An evergreen shrub to 1.5m, with fine, dark, zig-zag branches and small, leathery, dark green leaves; stems and leaf undersides covered in fine, silvery hairs. In late spring produces small, yellow, fragrant, star-shaped flowers, followed by red berries in autumn

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Max Height

1-1.5 metres

Max Spread

1.5-2.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
5–10 years
Max Spread
1.5-2.5 metres
Max Height
1-1.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

  • H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
  • H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
  • H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
  • H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
  • H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
  • H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
  • H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
  • H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
  • H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)
H4
Drought Resistance
Yes

Colour & Scent

Fragrance Flower
Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Argophyllaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Genus
Corokia are evergreen shrubs with leathery leaves and small, bright yellow, star-shaped flowers followed by red,yellow or orange berries
Name Status
Trade

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained soil in a sheltered position, such as next to a south-facing wall, or in the open in mild areas. Best in full sun, though will tolerate partial shade

Propagation

Propagate by basal semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or autumn

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Mediterranean climate plants
  • Patio and container plants
  • Low Maintenance
  • Wall side borders
  • Hedging and screens

Pruning

Pruning group 8; usually no pruning required, but will tolerate hard pruning to restrict size

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus in gardens where it is present but insufficient data to determine degree of susceptibility