Coprosma petriei

Family: Rubiaceae

What it is like

A low growing shrub. It can grow 8 cm high and spread 0.9 m wide. It forms a dense cushion. The leaves are small and dark green and needle-like. They are densely packed on small dark brown branches. The fruit are berries. They are pale blue to purple.

There are about 90 Coprosma species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows in alpine areas in New Zealand. It suits hardiness zones 7-10.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, New Zealand (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit, seeds - coffee

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Coprosma pumila;