Coprosma propinqua - Mingimingi
Mingimingi (Coprosma propinqua) is a divaricating shrub that typically grows 1–2m, but can reach up to 5m in height. It thrives in swampy areas and near streams, making it an excellent choice for riparian plantings. Found throughout New Zealand, from sea level up to 460m, it has small, oblong leaves and produces translucent blue berries, which are a valuable food source for birds. This hardy plant will grow in sun or semi-shade but requires plenty of moisture.
Growing Conditions:
• Tolerances: Shade, frost, wind, coastal environments, and free-draining soils.
• Endemic Distribution: North & South Islands of New Zealand.
Specifications:
• Height: Up to 5m.
• Flowering: Green flowers.
• Fruiting: January – April with translucent blue berries.
Ideal Uses:
• Bird food / Attractant
• Bee food
• Hedging
• Riparian plantings
• Forests & Pioneer Plantings
Mingimingi is a hardy, attractive shrub, well-suited for wet areas, riparian zones, hedging, and coastal plantings. Its small leaves, dense growth, and bird-attracting berries make it a great addition to native gardens and restoration projects.
Approximate product size & price:
• PB3/4 (5cm – 20cm, 350ml): $6 each | 9 for $45
• PB3 (20cm – 70cm, 1.5L): $12 each | 5 for $50
• PB8 (50cm+, 3.5L): $24 each | 4 for $80
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 of 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”
Mingimingi (Coprosma propinqua) is a divaricating shrub that typically grows 1–2m, but can reach up to 5m in height. It thrives in swampy areas and near streams, making it an excellent choice for riparian plantings. Found throughout New Zealand, from sea level up to 460m, it has small, oblong leaves and produces translucent blue berries, which are a valuable food source for birds. This hardy plant will grow in sun or semi-shade but requires plenty of moisture.
Growing Conditions:
• Tolerances: Shade, frost, wind, coastal environments, and free-draining soils.
• Endemic Distribution: North & South Islands of New Zealand.
Specifications:
• Height: Up to 5m.
• Flowering: Green flowers.
• Fruiting: January – April with translucent blue berries.
Ideal Uses:
• Bird food / Attractant
• Bee food
• Hedging
• Riparian plantings
• Forests & Pioneer Plantings
Mingimingi is a hardy, attractive shrub, well-suited for wet areas, riparian zones, hedging, and coastal plantings. Its small leaves, dense growth, and bird-attracting berries make it a great addition to native gardens and restoration projects.
Approximate product size & price:
• PB3/4 (5cm – 20cm, 350ml): $6 each | 9 for $45
• PB3 (20cm – 70cm, 1.5L): $12 each | 5 for $50
• PB8 (50cm+, 3.5L): $24 each | 4 for $80
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 of 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”
Mingimingi (Coprosma propinqua) is a divaricating shrub that typically grows 1–2m, but can reach up to 5m in height. It thrives in swampy areas and near streams, making it an excellent choice for riparian plantings. Found throughout New Zealand, from sea level up to 460m, it has small, oblong leaves and produces translucent blue berries, which are a valuable food source for birds. This hardy plant will grow in sun or semi-shade but requires plenty of moisture.
Growing Conditions:
• Tolerances: Shade, frost, wind, coastal environments, and free-draining soils.
• Endemic Distribution: North & South Islands of New Zealand.
Specifications:
• Height: Up to 5m.
• Flowering: Green flowers.
• Fruiting: January – April with translucent blue berries.
Ideal Uses:
• Bird food / Attractant
• Bee food
• Hedging
• Riparian plantings
• Forests & Pioneer Plantings
Mingimingi is a hardy, attractive shrub, well-suited for wet areas, riparian zones, hedging, and coastal plantings. Its small leaves, dense growth, and bird-attracting berries make it a great addition to native gardens and restoration projects.
Approximate product size & price:
• PB3/4 (5cm – 20cm, 350ml): $6 each | 9 for $45
• PB3 (20cm – 70cm, 1.5L): $12 each | 5 for $50
• PB8 (50cm+, 3.5L): $24 each | 4 for $80
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 of 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”