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Wetland plants
Did you know wetland plants make excellent water filters? If you need to clean up stormwater runoff, or provide a buffer against flooding, give us a call.
Coprosma arborea
Height: 6m;  Spread: 5m
Mamangi (Tree)
The largest Coprosma can form a large tree. It has olive coloured leaves turning yellow in winter. Birds love the glassy fruit on female plant.
» Click here for our Coprosma arborea article published in the Titirangi Tatler, March 2011...
» For a landscaping perspective on Coprosma see this article by O2 Landscapes...
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This tree, planted at the entrance to the nursery, is probably about 10 years old.
Young Coprosma arborea
Coprosma arborea at Rahui Kahika Reserve, Titirangi
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On 21/04/2009, Oratia Native Plant Nursery said:
The most under-rated tree in the northern half of the North Island. This is a fantastic tree. It is often dominant in the canopy and provides heaps of clear glassy fruit for the birds. Every garden needs at least 3 to get both male and female plants.
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