Corokia cotoneaster,  korokio or wire-netting bush is endemic to the Three Kings, North & South Islands. It is found in lowland, hilly and lower mountain scrubland, river flats and rocky places from sea-level to 760m asl. It is found throughout these areas, although it does not occur west of the Main Divide in the South Island.  It is usually found in drier parts of the country, and is a very wiry, rigid and densely branched shrub 1-3m tall those tangled growth form makes this plant stand out. It has small spoon shaped leaves that are leathery, dark or coppery green above, and silvery white underneath.  It has bright yellow star-shaped flowers in October to January that are followed by red/yellow/orange berries. It is very tolerant of dry exposed sites including coastal winds.  It can be clipped and makes a hardy hedge.