Trees & shrubs
All 24 trees & shrubsCoprosma repens
Coprosma repens is an erect perennial shrub with shiny, bright green oval shaped leaves. It is a hardy, adaptable plant which grows in shade and full sun. A serious weed in coastal areas originally from New Zealand. Inconspicuous flowers followed by green-red berries. Has been used as a hedging plant and is easily spread by birds, foxes and possums.
Small plants can be hand weeded.
From SGLN’s 2017 weed guide.
Larger plants can be treated with the cut and paint method using Round Up or Vigilant gel or the drill and fill or frill and fill methods with Round Up. Always check the herbicide label before use.
These notes are from 2017, and some information, particularly herbicide information, may be out of date. Please ask local suppliers and do your own research in selecting herbicides if choosing chemical control.
Family, origin, type, plant instead, control methods and the note above are from SGLN’s pocket guide Common weeds of South Gippsland (2026).
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