This shrub has stiff twiggy red brown branches that form a compact bushy habit. It has tiny rounded mid green leaves and the cream cup-shaped flowers appear during spring followed by small pale yellow berries.

Hardiness zones 9 to 10 

Coprosma crassifolia is naturally found throughout New Zealand growing from the coastal lowlands to low-mountain forests in well drained moderately fertile drier soils. It prefers an open sunny position and is drought and frost tolerant.

Mikimiki is grown for its unusual foliage and its fine appearance. It is planted in parks and gardens along borders or trimmed to form a low hedge. It is suitable for coastal regions and establishes in 3 to 4 years. It is also planted in patio pots or used in sunny courtyards and roof gardens requiring little care. ID 2850
 
Coprosma (ko-PROS-ma) crassifolia (krass-e-FOL-ee-a)

Rubiaceae (ROO-bee-AY-see-ee)
Coffee and Madder Family