mingimingi
Coprosma propinqua var. propinqua | mingimingi
A highly variable and tough divaricating shrub found throughout New Zealand, from coastal salt marshes to dry woodlands. It is a key plant for revegetation and provides excellent low shelter. Its small, interlaced leaves and dark branches produce masses of fruit that change from white to dark blue, attracting native birds and lizards. Mingimingi is a pioneer species that can withstand strong winds, cold conditions, and a variety of soils, from wet to well-drained. It is a vital food source and provides habitat for native birds and New Zealand's declining lizard and gecko populations.
typical habitat.
lowland forest
riparian forest
swamp forest
streamsides
bog margin
forest margins
coastal forest
coastal scrub
drainage.
dry
free draining
well drained
moist
wet
sun.
full sun
partial shade
mature specifications.
height | 5m
width | 2.5m
pollinators calendar.
flowering | October - December
fruiting | January - April
did you know?
In the genus Coprosma, many wild hybrids exist, and several are quite common. If a plant is difficult to identify because it doesn't match a specific species, it may be a hybrid. Coprosma propinqua is the most frequent parent in hybridisation, involved with 14 other species.