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Waxwing Gold Mirror Bush

Proven Winners

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  • Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
  • Height 1 - 2.5 Feet
  • Width 3 Feet
  • Growing Zones 9-11

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
SKU:
CORWGQT

Container Sizes

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.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know 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

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know 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

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know 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


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Plant Addict Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)

Plant Addicts guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy and healthy, but the plant(s) are being shipped through the mail and accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.

For information on how to care for you new plant please check out our guide. Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)

We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty whether you’re new or an expert. There are many variables outside our control and yours that can cause the demise of your plant(s). Examples would be hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, disease, insects & many other factors. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all the unknowns and will replace your plant if it moves on to the plant afterlife.

The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. We will cover 100% of the price of the plant but the warranty does not cover shipping cost. Simply let us know if your plant has died within one year of receiving it and we’ll get you a new one shipped out. We may ask for photos for documentation purposes but again we’ll try to make it as easy as possible.

For more information, please go to our Shipping & Returns page at the bottom of the website.

Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
    • We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location


Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.