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Summer planting
Contrary to popular opinion, summer planting is fine as long as adequate water is provided throughout any prolonged dry periods. This allows you to take advantage of increased summer growth.
Coprosma crassifolia
Height: 3m;  Spread: 2m
Shrub
Stiffly branched. Forms a rigid, glossy, dark green, bushy shrub in the sun. Excellent coastal hedge.
» For a landscaping perspective on Coprosma see this article by O2 Landscapes...
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On 15/11/2015, Tom O'Donnell said:
Seed ripens in January, white seeds on a tray of seed raising mix kept damp in shade or misting house will germinate very well.
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