Coprosma X kirkii
Creeping Mirror Plant
Description
This spreading evergreen shrub grows 1-3 ft. high and 2-5 ft. wide with small glossy leaves. Tolerates clay soils, mild drought situations, and wind.
Plant Type
Shrub, Ground cover
Height Range
1-3'
Width Range
3-6'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Yellow Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Red, White
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape
Accenting Features
Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Foundation, Lawn, Parking Strip, Patio, Swimming Pool, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Cascade, Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Apply as little fertilizer as possible.
If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.