Coprosma repens ‘Taupata Gold’ is a hardy New Zealand native evergreen shrub in the Rubiaceae family, valued for its glossy, golden-yellow variegated foliage with green centres, typically growing around 1–3 metres tall and wide depending on conditions, making it ideal for hedging, screening, and coastal planting.
It thrives in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soils and is highly tolerant of wind, salt spray, drought, and coastal exposure, making it especially useful in exposed seaside gardens. The small, inconspicuous flowers are followed by orange-red berries on female plants, which attract birds, and its bright foliage is most vibrant in full sun.
Coprosma repens 'Taupata Gold'
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Botanical Name Coprosma repens Maori Name Common Name Taupata Gold Family Rubiaceae Type evergreen shrub Origin New Zealand Mature Height 1-2m Mature Spread 1-2m Sun Requirements Full sun to part shade Soil Well drained soils Flowering small, inconspicuous flowers that are typically greenish and not showy, produces visible berries Wind Tolerance high tolerant Frost Tolerance high tolerant
Drought Tolerance high tolerant Growth Rate moderate, 40-60 cm per year Maintenance low, occasional trimming to maintain a compact shape and strong variegation Conservation Status Not Threatened
