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Corokia x virgata 'Phantom'

Corokia x virgata 'Phantom'

Korokio

Height
3m
Width
2m
Tree shape

Estimated size at 10 years

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Stock Info

Standard height
The height of the clear trunk before the graft and branching begins.
Low worked (LW)
Grafted, or allowed to branch, much lower on the trunk.
Clear trunk (CT) vs Bushy
Clear trunk has its branches trimmed up. Bushy is allowed to grow out from lower down.
Cloud pruned
Foliage shaped into distinct, rounded “clouds” on carefully spaced branches.

Corokia x virgata 'Phantom' is a dense, bushy grower with brown-green to brown-black leaves that maintain their color through spring, summer, and autumn. During the winter, the leaves turn almost black, creating an interesting contrast to the surrounding landscape. Corokia x virgata 'Phantom' is tolerant of dry and windy sites, making it a practical choice for a variety of different environments. During the spring, Corokia x virgata 'Phantom' produces small, yellow flowers, adding a beautiful touch of color to the landscape. Following the flowers, Corokia x virgata 'Phantom' produces red, orange, or yellow berries in the autumn, which are enjoyed by birds. Corokia x virgata 'Phantom' is great for low hedging, containers, and topiary, offering versatility and functionality for any landscaping project. Overall, Corokia x virgata 'Phantom' is a practical and visually-pleasing addition to any landscape. Corokia x virgata is a hybrid between Corokia buddleioides and Corokia cotoneaster. Corokia x virgata is evergreen and native to New Zealand. Corokia x virgata 'Phantom' was developed by City Park Services in Auckland, New Zealand (PVR 30655).

Uses

  • Attracts Bees
  • Attracts Birds
  • Hedging and Screening
  • Topiary

Origin

  • Native

City Recommendations

  • Auckland
  • Christchurch

More about Corokia x virgata 'Phantom'

Plant Details

Foliage Type
  • Evergreen
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Tolerance
  • Coastal
  • Wind

Seasonal Colour

FlowerSep–Nov

Foliage

FruitMar–May

This is a general guide. When a plant flowers, fruits and colours up depends on the climate where you live and on the season. If timing matters, please reach out to our team.

Foliage Type

Evergreen plants retain foliage year-round but still shed and replace some leaves gradually as part of their normal growth cycle, rather than losing them all at once.

Deciduous plants shed all their leaves for part of the year (usually in autumn and winter), usually in response to colder temperatures or dry seasons, often producing seasonal colour before leaf drop.

Semi-evergreen plants sit between the two, keeping most of their foliage but losing some or all leaves briefly under cooler or drier conditions before quickly regrowing them.

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