Coprosma hirtella ‘Coffee Berry’ Tas species
$5.00
Height (typical):1.0 – 2.0mWidth (typical):1.0-2.0mGrowth rate: Moderate Uses: Banks, under trees, gullies & shrubberies Soil type: Most soils from free-draining to fairly wet. Position: Full sun to part shade
Edibles: Reddish berries are edible when ripe
Feature Codes: CEPQ
Seeds per gram: 20
Description
| Origin |
Tas. Vic |
| Form: |
Shrub |
| Type: |
Evergreen |
| Height (typical): |
1.0 – 2.0m |
| Width (typical): |
1.0-2.0m |
| Growth rate: |
Moderate |
| Uses: |
Banks, under trees, gullies & shrubberies |
| Soil type: |
Most soils from free-draining to fairly |
|
wet. |
| Position: |
Full sun to part shade |
| Frost hardiness: |
Very frost hardy |
| Drought tolerance: |
Moderately drought tolerant (needs some |
|
summer moisture) |
| Flowering time: |
Spring (inconspicuous) |
| Pruning: |
Not required |
| Features: |
Bird attracting (fruit) |
|
Red fruit are edible |
|
Note – called Coffee berry because it looks |
|
like coffee not because it tastes like it. |
