Mingimingi

Mingimingi, Coprosma propinqua var. propinquais, is a native shrub with small leaves and a dense, wiry structure.

Appearance:

• Tiny, rounded leaves
• Dense, wiry branches
• Small berries eaten by birds

Growth:

• Leaves 2–5 mm long
• Grows 1–2 m tall
• Tolerates dry and windy conditions

Uses:

Useful for hedges and as a low‑maintenance native groundcover.

For regeneration and restoration projects, Mingimingi is a well‑suited native species to plant along wetland edges, on both lower and upper banks, and in floodplains.

Cultural & Historical Notes:

Mingimingi berries were traditionally used by Māori as a food source and the plant was also used extensively in rongoā (medicinally).