Corokia cotoneaster - Korokio, Wire-netting Bush
Korokio is a common shrub known for its tight divaricating form with wiry branches and tangled growth. It features small grey leaves and black stems. The plant produces star-like yellow flowers followed by red, yellow, or orange drupes in the autumn. Due to its unique appearance, it can be shaped to form a box hedge. It is also tolerant of harsh weather conditions and poor soil.
Growing Conditions:
• Tolerances: Sun, Drought, Salt, Wind, and Coastal conditions.
• Endemic Distribution: Found throughout the North, South, and Three Kings Islands of New Zealand.
Specifications:
• Height: 1.5 meters
• Flowering: (September-) October–December (-April) with yellow flowers.
• Fruiting: February–May (-September) with red-orange-yellow fruits.
Ideal Uses:
• Bird food/Attractant
• Bee food
• Hedging
Korokio is a versatile shrub, perfect for creating natural hedging or adding interest to a coastal or windy garden. It is particularly useful in tough growing conditions.
Approximate product size & price:
• PB3/4 (5cm – 20cm, 350ml): $8 each | 9 for $60
• PB3 (20cm – 70cm, 1.5L): $15 each | 5 for $60
• PB8 (50cm+, 3.5L): $32 each | 4 for $100
More than happy to mix and match bulk pricing with plants of the same price range.
Timeframe:
We ship Monday – Wednesday for South Island customers and Monday/Tuesday for Rural and North Island customers. Orders placed outside these days will be fulfilled the following week.
Local pick ups and/or deliveries will be made by arrangement.
Need a custom shipping quote? If the set pricing seems a bit steep, get in touch with us at Nelson Natives, and we’ll see what we can do.
“We’ll donate $1 per plant sold to national conservation efforts, helping to protect and restore New Zealand’s natural heritage”
Korokio is a common shrub known for its tight divaricating form with wiry branches and tangled growth. It features small grey leaves and black stems. The plant produces star-like yellow flowers followed by red, yellow, or orange drupes in the autumn. Due to its unique appearance, it can be shaped to form a box hedge. It is also tolerant of harsh weather conditions and poor soil.
Growing Conditions:
• Tolerances: Sun, Drought, Salt, Wind, and Coastal conditions.
• Endemic Distribution: Found throughout the North, South, and Three Kings Islands of New Zealand.
Specifications:
• Height: 1.5 meters
• Flowering: (September-) October–December (-April) with yellow flowers.
• Fruiting: February–May (-September) with red-orange-yellow fruits.
Ideal Uses:
• Bird food/Attractant
• Bee food
• Hedging
Korokio is a versatile shrub, perfect for creating natural hedging or adding interest to a coastal or windy garden. It is particularly useful in tough growing conditions.
Approximate product size & price:
• PB3/4 (5cm – 20cm, 350ml): $8 each | 9 for $60
• PB3 (20cm – 70cm, 1.5L): $15 each | 5 for $60
• PB8 (50cm+, 3.5L): $32 each | 4 for $100
More than happy to mix and match bulk pricing with plants of the same price range.
Timeframe:
We ship Monday – Wednesday for South Island customers and Monday/Tuesday for Rural and North Island customers. Orders placed outside these days will be fulfilled the following week.
Local pick ups and/or deliveries will be made by arrangement.
Need a custom shipping quote? If the set pricing seems a bit steep, get in touch with us at Nelson Natives, and we’ll see what we can do.
“We’ll donate $1 per plant sold to national conservation efforts, helping to protect and restore New Zealand’s natural heritage”
Korokio is a common shrub known for its tight divaricating form with wiry branches and tangled growth. It features small grey leaves and black stems. The plant produces star-like yellow flowers followed by red, yellow, or orange drupes in the autumn. Due to its unique appearance, it can be shaped to form a box hedge. It is also tolerant of harsh weather conditions and poor soil.
Growing Conditions:
• Tolerances: Sun, Drought, Salt, Wind, and Coastal conditions.
• Endemic Distribution: Found throughout the North, South, and Three Kings Islands of New Zealand.
Specifications:
• Height: 1.5 meters
• Flowering: (September-) October–December (-April) with yellow flowers.
• Fruiting: February–May (-September) with red-orange-yellow fruits.
Ideal Uses:
• Bird food/Attractant
• Bee food
• Hedging
Korokio is a versatile shrub, perfect for creating natural hedging or adding interest to a coastal or windy garden. It is particularly useful in tough growing conditions.
Approximate product size & price:
• PB3/4 (5cm – 20cm, 350ml): $8 each | 9 for $60
• PB3 (20cm – 70cm, 1.5L): $15 each | 5 for $60
• PB8 (50cm+, 3.5L): $32 each | 4 for $100
More than happy to mix and match bulk pricing with plants of the same price range.
Timeframe:
We ship Monday – Wednesday for South Island customers and Monday/Tuesday for Rural and North Island customers. Orders placed outside these days will be fulfilled the following week.
Local pick ups and/or deliveries will be made by arrangement.
Need a custom shipping quote? If the set pricing seems a bit steep, get in touch with us at Nelson Natives, and we’ll see what we can do.
“We’ll donate $1 per plant sold to national conservation efforts, helping to protect and restore New Zealand’s natural heritage”