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Corokia x virgata 'Emerald and Jade'

Emerald and Jade Corokia

$20

PB3

Mature height: 

1.2 - 1.5 m

 Mature width:

1 - 1.2 m

A clean, highly compact native evergreen shrub forming a tight, naturally rounded mound. Features small, spoon-shaped leaves that are a crisp, bright emerald-green on top with soft silvery-white felted undersides, held on attractive dark, slightly tangled zig-zag branches.

Growing Conditions

Soil

Well-drained, poor, sandy, or gravelly soil.

Sunlight

Full sun to partial shade; highly versatile.

Flower

Small yellow star-shaped flowers in spring; yellow-orange berries

Care & Maintenance

Corokia x virgata 'Emerald and Jade' is a robust, hardy shrub that is ideal for creating a formal privacy hedge.
• Responds magnificently to regular, firm, heavy hedge clipping.
• Prune firmly to maintain a dense, formal shape.
• Plant in sunny to semi-shaded, well-drained soil spots.
• Very hardy and resistant to drying, cold winds.

Common Uses for

Corokia x virgata 'Emerald and Jade'

01

Formal Privacy Hedge

Shears into a stunning, uniform, bright-green, high-performance screen.

02

Modern Garden

Adds high-gloss, light-filled, geometric complexity to minimalist designs.

03

Courtyard Containers

Fits flawlessly into modern patio pots, bringing permanent structure and clean colour to tight spaces.

04

Structural Backdrop

Provides an essential, year-round, bright-green anchor for smaller beds.

Need Advice?

If you’re unsure whether this plant is right for your space, feel free to get in touch. We’re happy to help you with plant selection.

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

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