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Coprosma X kirkii

Creeping Mirror Plant

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Steve Mullany

 

Description

This spreading evergreen shrub grows 1'-3' high and 4'-6' wide. It has small, narrow, light green leaves that grow closely together. This shrub tolerates full sun and wind in coastal areas; it may become drought tolerant when established. In inland valleys, it needs afternoon shade. This plant is not fussy about soil. It is a reliable ground cover or bank cover; pruning will make the plant dense. Round white berries spotted with red appear in fall.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Ground cover

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Light Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Red, White

Fruit Season

Fall

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Cascade, Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Lawn Substitute

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.