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Hound's Tongue

Coprosma tenuicaulis, Rubiaceae

Zones
8–11
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerBeneficial Insect HabitatWindbreak

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (preferred)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Sandplain WattleAcacia murrayana
Wind ProtectionNurse Plant
Broad-leaved Cabbage TreeCordyline indivisa
Wind ProtectionShade Provision
Giant Spear LilyDoryanthes palmeri
Pollinator SharingWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Twiggy CoprosmaCoprosma rhamnoides

Related Coprosma species may produce allelopathic compounds and compete for similar ecological niches

Uses

Functions

Bush FoodWildlife HabitatCoastal Protection

Edible Parts

Fruits

Common Questions

What zones does Hound's Tongue grow in?

Hound's Tongue grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Hound's Tongue?

Good companions for Hound's Tongue include Sandplain Wattle, Broad-leaved Cabbage Tree, Giant Spear Lily.

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