Form
Coprosma acerosa forma brunnea 	syn. Coprosma brunnea
This plant is simular to the species with dark brown stems and darker leaves. It is naturally found in subalpine regions at an altitude of 600 to 2000m (6000ft) and tolerates harsh conditions but not salt-laden winds.

Cultivar
'Hawera'
This shrub forms a compact mat-forming prostrate habit with olive-green leaves and is tolerant of harsh conditions. It is planted as a ground cover in small gardens or used in rockeries.

'Red Rocks'
This plant is simular to the species but has reddish stems.