Petriei Mirror-Bush (Coprosma petriei)

Family: Rubiaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Coprosma petriei is an evergreen Shrub growing to 0.1 m (0ft 4in) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in leaf all year, and the seeds ripen in August. The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required). and is pollinated by Wind. The plant is not self-fertile.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Sweet, but without much flavour. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; Sweet, but without much flavour.; The fruits vary in colour from white to blue or sea-green.; The fruit is seldom borne in Britain.

Habitat & North American Range

Lowland to higher montane grassland, stream margins, rocky places and dry river beds on North and South Islands. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)