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Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in border:
Middle

Soil

Prefers rich soil:
Acidic / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Corokia is a small genus containing around 10 species, all of which are shrubs and small trees native to New Zealand or Australia.

Corokia x virgata 'Frosted Chocolate' is a hybrid variety with bronze-green foliage that turns a rich chocolate colour in winter. In late spring it produces small yellow flowers that are followed by red berries in autumn. It tolerates hard pruning and can be used to form an attractive hedge. It's also a good statement plant for growing in a container.

For best results, grow Corokia x virgata 'Frosted Chocolate' in full sun or dappled shade in moist, well-drained soil.

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Corokia ‘Frosted chocolate’ and wildlife

Corokia ‘Frosted chocolate’ is known for attracting birds. It has seeds for birds.

Is not known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Corokia ‘Frosted chocolate’ poisonous?

Corokia ‘Frosted chocolate’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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