Corokia x virgata ‘Clover’ Ball – Clover Corokia Topiary Ball

Evergreen · Full Sun / Part Shade

Mature size: Maintained by pruning high × Maintained by pruning wide

Evergreen
Full Sun / Part Shade
Mature heightMaintained by pruning
Mature widthMaintained by pruning
Frost Tolerant
Good in pots
Flowers

Dense silver-green foliage and naturally intricate branching create exceptional year-round structure in a formal topiary form.

$180.00

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Size: 30cm/33cm

30cm/33cm

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Pot size: 30cm/33cm

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Height guide & disclaimer

Height guide disclaimer: Height ranges are approximate only. As living products, plant heights naturally vary between individual plants, batches, and seasons. No guarantee is given that supplied plants will fall within the stated range. If minimum heights are required, you must confirm current batch heights with Evergreen Trees Direct prior to purchase. Variation in height is normal and is not grounds for return, refund, replacement, or compensation.

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Size / batch	Each	Quantity
30cm/33cmApprox. height: Enquire for current heights	$180.00

Height guide & disclaimer

Height guide disclaimer: Height ranges are approximate only. As living products, plant heights naturally vary between individual plants, batches, and seasons. No guarantee is given that supplied plants will fall within the stated range. If minimum heights are required, you must confirm current batch heights with Evergreen Trees Direct prior to purchase. Variation in height is normal and is not grounds for return, refund, replacement, or compensation.

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Mature height & width

Mature height: Maintained by pruning
Mature width: Maintained by pruning

Pot sizes & dimensions

Pot / bag size	Width	Depth
30cm Pot	33cm	30cm
40cm/45L Pot	44cm	41.5cm
50cm Pot / 70L Pot	55cm	41.8cm
100L Bag	50.6cm	52.8cm
150L Bag	66cm	55cm
200L Bag	71.5cm	60.5cm
300L Bag	88cm	63.8cm
400L Bag	99cm	66cm
500L Bag	122cm	66cm
750L Bag	134cm	69cm
1000L Bag	146.3cm	71.5cm
2000L Bag	176cm	82.5cm

General planting reference from our existing size guide. Actual containers can vary by supplier and batch; confirm exact dimensions if required.

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About Corokia x virgata ‘Clover’ Ball

Corokia x virgata 'Clover' Ball is an evergreen shrub clipped into a formal sphere, grown for fine textured silver green foliage carried on dark, intricately zigzagging stems. Small yellow star shaped flowers appear in spring. The density of the growth is what allows it to hold a crisp clipped outline.

It takes full sun through to part shade and needs free draining soil, sandy or gravelly ground included. Once established it is genuinely tough, handling coastal exposure, wind, dry spells and poor soil. It suits cool and warm temperate districts and copes with light frost. One or two clips a year hold the shape.

Pairs of them mark an entrance or a doorway, and a run can line a path or punctuate a formal border. They also sit well in large pots on a terrace or in a courtyard where a hard clipped form is wanted. The value here is structure that stays constant while everything around it changes.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Clover Corokia Topiary Ball

What is Corokia x virgata 'Clover'?

It is an evergreen shrub from New Zealand, a hybrid Corokia selected for compact dense growth and small silver green leaves on wiry dark stems. Grown as a topiary ball it gives a clean geometric shape with a soft texture rather than a hard glossy one. Small yellow star shaped flowers appear through spring.

How big does it grow?

As a clipped ball it stays at whatever diameter you maintain, commonly 40 to 60 centimetres, and it thickens slowly rather than shooting away. Left unclipped the plant would reach roughly 1.5 metres tall and wide. Growth is slow to moderate, which is exactly why it holds a formal shape with so little work.

Does it need sun or shade?

Full sun gives the tightest growth and the strongest silver tone in the foliage. It also accepts part shade, though growth becomes more open and the ball needs clipping more often to stay dense. Deep shade is not suitable. In hot inland gardens a position with some afternoon shade reduces stress during heatwaves.

Is Corokia suitable for coastal positions?

Yes, it is one of the more reliable clipped plants for exposed coastal gardens. It takes salt laden wind and sandy soil better than box or lilly pilly, and the fine foliage does not brown off the way broader leaves can. Give it free draining soil and it will handle a front garden near the sea.

Is it drought tolerant?

Once the root system is established it copes with extended dry periods and needs little supplementary water in temperate gardens. Regular watering still matters through the first two summers while roots are spreading. Plants in pots do not have the same reserves and need consistent moisture, particularly through hot windy weather.

Can it be grown in a pot?

It suits containers well and is often used in pairs either side of a door or gate. Choose a pot with open drainage, at least 40 centimetres across, and use a quality potting mix with added coarse material. Water when the surface dries, feed in spring with a slow release fertiliser, and clip twice a year.

How do I care for a Corokia topiary ball?

Clip lightly in early spring and again in late summer with sharp shears, taking only the new growth so the outline stays crisp. Feed once in spring with a balanced slow release fertiliser and mulch the base. Water through dry spells for the first two years. Avoid cutting hard into old bare wood, which regrows slowly.

Key growing information
Mature height	Maintained by pruning
Mature width	Maintained by pruning
Position	Full Sun / Part Shade
Growth per year	15cm to 30cm per year under suitable conditions
Frost	Frost Tolerant
Foliage	Evergreen (foliage year round)
Form	Topiary Form · Formal Standard
Uses	Council or Civic Landscapes · Driveway Border · Feature Tree · Plant in Pots (or) Suitable for Pots

Foliage: Evergreen (foliage year round)
Position: Full Sun
Part Shade
Form: Topiary Form
Formal Standard
Use: Council or Civic Landscapes
Driveway Border
Feature Tree
Plant in Pots (or) Suitable for Pots
Mature height: Maintained by pruning
Mature width: Maintained by pruning

Planting Information

How To Plant Your Corokia x virgata ‘Clover’ Ball – Clover Corokia Topiary Ball

Site: Choose a well-drained position in full sun to part shade with room for the canopy to develop, or a large container in a bright spot.

Soil preparation: Enrich the planting area with quality compost and aged manure, or use a premium potting mix in containers.

Hole: Dig twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth in garden beds. For pots, choose a container at least 50 centimetres wide and deep.

Planting: Position level with the surrounding soil or potting mix, backfill gently, firm in, then water deeply to settle the roots.

Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Corokia x virgata ‘Clover’ Ball – Clover Corokia Topiary Ball

Feature tree: 3 to 4 metres apart to allow the full canopy and form to develop.

Pot or container: A 40 to 50 centimetre wide pot suits a single specimen for courtyards, entries and balconies.

Corokia x virgata ‘Clover’ Ball – Clover Corokia Topiary Ball is expected to grow 15cm to 30cm per year under suitable conditions.

Slow Growth Rate
Medium Growth Rate

Long Term Care For Your Corokia x virgata ‘Clover’ Ball – Clover Corokia Topiary Ball

Watering: Water deeply twice weekly through the first 12 months. Once established, reduce to once weekly in dry periods. Mulch helps maintain consistent moisture.

Mulching: Apply a 3 to 5 centimetre layer of organic mulch over the root zone in the garden, or a thin layer of decorative pebbles in pots, keeping it clear of the trunk.

Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Light tip prune in late winter to maintain shape if used as hedging or screening. For a clear trunk feature, remove lower branches as the tree grows.

Fertilising: Apply a slow-release general-purpose fertiliser in early spring and again in autumn for steady growth and consistent foliage colour.

Pest and disease: Hardy against most pests and diseases. Occasional scale or caterpillar inspection in warm humid conditions is all that's needed.

Planting Your Corokia x virgata ‘Clover’ Ball – Clover Corokia Topiary Ball in Different Soil

Corokia x performs best in well-drained loam or sandy loam with a slightly acidic to neutral pH. Adaptable to a wide range of soils when drainage is improved with organic matter.

Sandy soil: Free-draining and ideal. Mulch well to maintain consistent moisture.

Clay soil: Improve drainage with gypsum and organic compost before planting.

Loam: The preferred soil for steady root development and consistent growth.

pH: Slightly acidic to neutral preferred. Mulch with composted leaf litter to maintain levels naturally.

Uses in my Garden

Council or Civic Landscapes
Driveway Border
Feature Tree
Plant in Pots (or) Suitable for Pots

Corokia x virgata ‘Clover’ Ball – Clover Corokia Topiary Ball works in an:

Formal Garden – structured, symmetrical design with clipped shapes.
Coastal Garden – relaxed, seaside feel with hardy, textural plants.
Contemporary / Architectural Garden – striking forms for bold design statements.

Is Corokia x virgata ‘Clover’ Ball – Clover Corokia Topiary Ball Evergreen or Deciduous?

Corokia x virgata ‘Clover’ Ball – Clover Corokia Topiary Ball is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: Maintained by pruning

Mature Width: Maintained by pruning

Corokia x virgata ‘Clover’ Ball – Clover Corokia Topiary Ball is expected to grow 15cm to 30cm per year under suitable conditions.

Growth Rate of Corokia x virgata ‘Clover’ Ball – Clover Corokia Topiary Ball

Corokia x virgata ‘Clover’ Ball – Clover Corokia Topiary Ball is expected to grow 15cm to 30cm per year under suitable conditions.

They are considered to have a:

Slow Growth Rate
Medium Growth Rate

Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Corokia x virgata ‘Clover’ Ball – Clover Corokia Topiary Ball

Is Corokia x virgata ‘Clover’ Ball – Clover Corokia Topiary Ball frost tolerant?

Corokia x virgata ‘Clover’ Ball – Clover Corokia Topiary Ball is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Does Corokia x virgata ‘Clover’ Ball – Clover Corokia Topiary Ball Flower?

Corokia × virgata ‘Clover’ produces small star-shaped yellow flowers during spring, occasionally followed by decorative orange berries on mature plants. While the blooms are subtle, the plant is primarily valued for its fine-textured foliage, intricate branching and neatly maintained ball-shaped topiary form.

Does Corokia x virgata ‘Clover’ Ball – Clover Corokia Topiary Ball flower?

Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

Spring

Flower Type:

Not Applicable

Flower Colour:

Yellow

Is Corokia x virgata ‘Clover’ Ball – Clover Corokia Topiary Ball an Australian Native Tree?

No

Corokia x virgata ‘Clover’ Ball – Clover Corokia Topiary Ball is Native to Cultivated selection of Corokia originating from New Zealand.

What is the Wildlife Value of Corokia x virgata ‘Clover’ Ball – Clover Corokia Topiary Ball ?

Its dense evergreen branching provides valuable shelter and habitat for beneficial insects and small birds throughout the year. Seasonal flowers may also attract pollinators, supporting biodiversity within formal and ornamental landscape settings.

How much Sunlight does Corokia x virgata ‘Clover’ Ball – Clover Corokia Topiary Ball need?

Corokia x virgata ‘Clover’ Ball – Clover Corokia Topiary Ball will thrive best in:

Full Sun
Part Shade

Preferred Soil?

Corokia × virgata ‘Clover’ Ball performs best in well-drained sandy or loam soils with a neutral to slightly acidic pH. It will also tolerate coastal conditions and poorer soils provided drainage remains reliable. Avoid persistently wet or heavily compacted conditions unless significantly improved, as excess moisture can reduce root health and overall vigour. Keep soil lightly moist during establishment, then gradually reduce watering as the plant matures.

Is Corokia x virgata ‘Clover’ Ball – Clover Corokia Topiary Ball Drought Tolerant?

Is Corokia x virgata ‘Clover’ Ball – Clover Corokia Topiary Ball Drought tolerant?

As a young plant it benefits from regular watering to establish healthy dense growth, particularly during warmer weather. Once established, ‘Clover’ shows good drought tolerance and performs reliably through dry periods, although occasional supplementary watering supports stronger foliage quality and overall vigour.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is Corokia ‘Clover’ suitable for coastal gardens?
A: Yes, it performs exceptionally well in coastal and windy locations.

Q: Can it be maintained as a topiary ball?
A: Yes, it responds very well to clipping and maintains a dense formal shape.

Q: Does it tolerate drought?
A: Yes, once established it develops excellent drought tolerance.

Q: Can it be grown in pots?
A: Yes, it is highly suited to containers and formal entrance displays.

Compare sizes side by side

30cm/33cm

Enquire for current heights

Heights are approximate and vary between individual trees.

Corokia x virgata ‘Clover’ Ball is loved for its Dense silver-green foliage and naturally intricate branching create exceptional year-round structure in a formal topiary form.

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