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Waxwing Gold mirror bush’s glossy green and yellow leaves shine in the landscape. When temperatures drop, the edges of the leaves take on a tinge of red. This evergreen gets about 30 inches tall and has a 36-inch spread, suggesting Waxwing Gold mirror bush will be a shimmery ground cover or low-growing shrub. It also works well as a border or edging plant or in a mass planting. In a pot, it would be a beautiful filler. The plant is deer resistant.
Waxwing Gold mirror bush (Coprosma repens) is heat tolerant and because it’s evergreen, has colorful winter interest. Small greenish flowers appear in spring, but they are not showy. This naturally mounded plant is grown and appreciated for its variegated foliage. In cold climates, Waxwing Gold mirror bush can be grown as a houseplant. There’s also a Waxwing Lime.
Fun Fact: The scientific name for waxwing, Coprosma, means "smells of dung" in Greek. Thankfully this plant species does not smell bad!
Waxwing Gold Mirror Bush Care
Grow in full to part sunlight. It does fine in average soil and with average watering. It can be trimmed throughout the season or allowed to be a low branching shrub.
This plant can also be grown as a houseplant in colder areas of the United States. If you choose to do that, the plant will need a south facing window so it receives enough sunlight.
Waxwing Gold Mirror Bush Spacing
Plant about 36 inches, center on center, where the center of one Waxwing Gold mirror bush is 36 inches from the center of the next one or from another plant or structure.
Waxwing Gold Mirror Bush Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 9-11 |
| Plant Type: Shrub |
| Sunlight Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun |
| Mature Height: 1 - 2.5 Feet |
| Mature Width: 3 Feet |
| Plant Spacing: 3 Feet |
| Growth Habit: Mounded |
| Flower Color(s): Green |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring |
| Foliage Type: Evergreen |
| Foliage Color(s): Variegated |
| Resists: Deer |
| Tolerates: Heat |
| Features: Deadheading Not Necessary, Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance |
| Uses: Border Plant Container Edging Plant Groundcover Landscape Mass Planting |
| Plant Brand: Proven Winners |
| Botanical/Scientific Name: Coprosma repens 'Golden Star' USPP 28,272 |
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 31th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.
Plant Addicts ships to the lower 48 states within the U.S. Unfortunately, we do not currently ship to Alaska, Hawaii, or internationally.
This plant cannot be shipped to the following states: Idaho, AK, HI. These restrictions apply only to this specific plant due to agricultural regulations or other limitations. Other plants may still be available for shipping to these states.
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