38 Hawley Road, Earnscleugh,
Alexandra
Corokia cotoneaster
Wire-Net Bush, Korokio
$20
PB3
Mature height:
1.5 - 2 m
Mature width:
1.5 - 2 m
A highly unique, intensely structural native evergreen shrub with an extreme divaricating habit. Features tiny, sparse, spoon-shaped dark green leaves held on an intricate, rigid maze of tangled, zig-zagging black wiry branches lined with silver felt underneath. Bears yellow star flowers.
Growing Conditions
Soil
Well-drained, poor, sandy, or gravelly soil.
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade; highly versatile.
Flower
Masses of small yellow star-shaped flowers in spring; red berries.
Care & Maintenance
Corokia cotoneaster is an incredibly tough, architectural shrub that features a unique, wild, and tangled form.
• Requires minimal pruning; natural shape is its feature.
• Thrives in sunny, well-draining, and wind-exposed landscape sites.
• Extremely hardy against Central Otago frost and drought.
• Excellent choice for minimalist, modern, or high-end designs.
Common Uses for
Corokia cotoneaster
01
Architectural Filigree
Commands attention with its fascinating, wild, zig-zagging structure.
02
Modern Garden
Adds a refined, minimalist, graphic, wire-like element to designs.
03
Crisp Formal Hedging
Shears up into an incredibly dense, tightly packed, unique wire-mesh formal hedge or boundary line.
04
Pollinator Magnet
Flowers are a premier, high-volume nectar source for native insects.
Visit Us Today
We’re a local, onsite nursery located in Alexandra.
All plants are selected and purchased in person so you can see quality, size, and suitability before you buy.
38 Hawley Road, Earnscleugh, Alexandra
Opening Hours
You’re welcome to visit during our open hours, or arrange a time that suits you by appointment.
August - May:
Tue, Wed, Thu | 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
June - July:
By Appointment Only