Coprosma 'Taupata Gold,' also known as Coprosma ‘Gold Splash’ or Gold Splash Mirror Plant, is a striking evergreen shrub native to New Zealand, prized for its vibrant, golden-yellow foliage. This compact, low-growing plant provides year-round interest with its bright leaves, which intensify in color during the cooler months. 'Taupata Gold' is drought-tolerant and thrives in full sun to partial shade, making it a versatile addition to coastal gardens, rockeries, or as a colorful ground cover. With its eye-catching foliage and easy-care nature, this Coprosma cultivar adds a touch of brightness and warmth to any garden landscape.
Coprosma ‘Taupata Gold’ is celebrated for its striking, vibrant golden-yellow foliage. This evergreen shrub exhibits a compact, low-growing form, making it a visual standout in any garden setting. Its leaves are not only bright but also intensify in color during the cooler months, providing year-round interest. The glossy leaves feature green margins, adding depth and contrast that brighten up less colorful areas. The eye-catching foliage of this shrub brings warmth and radiance to landscapes, enhancing its aesthetic appeal.
Glossy Golden-Yellow Foliage
Brightens Garden
Year-Round Color
Drought-Tolerant Plant Choice
Coprosma ‘Taupata Gold’ is adaptable and thrives in full sun to partial shade, suitable for a variety of garden settings. This plant is drought-tolerant once established, making it an excellent choice for coastal gardens, rockeries, and water-wise landscapes. Its ability to attract birds enhances garden biodiversity, adding a lively component to its surroundings. Additionally, the shrub can be planted as a ground cover, in containers on patios or decks, or used as a low hedge or border.
Effective as Ground Cover
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Enhances Garden Biodiversity
Decorative Crafts with Leaves
The vibrant foliage of Coprosma ‘Taupata Gold’ is utilized in various ways beyond its ornamental garden use. Leaves can be harvested for use in floral arrangements or decorative crafts, adding color and texture to indoor settings. In garden designs, this plant is effective as a low hedge, border, or accent plant, ensuring structural beauty and color throughout the year. Whether in crafts, container planting, or as part of a mass planting scheme, ‘Taupata Gold’ provides lasting visual interest and utility.
