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Prickly Currant Bush

Coprosma quadrifida, Rubiaceae

Zones
7–10
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerWindbreak

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (fruiting)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Forest PepperPiper excelsum subsp. psittacorum
Physical SupportBeneficial Insect Habitat
Purple Apple BerryBillardiera longiflora
Physical SupportPollinator Sharing
White MyrtleAustromyrtus inophloia
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Kirk's CoprosmaCoprosma kirkii

Two Coprosma species compete for similar resources and growing conditions

Uses

Functions

Fruit ProductionWildlife HabitatCoastal ProtectionHedging

Edible Parts

Fruits

Medicinal Uses

Digestive AidVitamin C Source

Common Questions

What zones does Prickly Currant Bush grow in?

Prickly Currant Bush grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Prickly Currant Bush?

Good companions for Prickly Currant Bush include Forest Pepper, Purple Apple Berry, White Myrtle.

Design guilds with Prickly Currant Bush and see companion relationships visually.

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