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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 rotundifolia
Height: 3m;  Spread: 1m
Shrub
Interesting divaricating form and reddish foliage. Delicate branches and habit. Red fruit.
» For a landscaping perspective on Coprosma see this article by O2 Landscapes...
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Growing in forest at Mt Peel, Canterbury.
..note the prominent stomata under the new glossy leaves.
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