Genus of 3 species of evergreen shrubs occuring in forest and rocky areas in New Zealand. They grow from 8 to 12 feet high and produce small, star-shaped yellow flowers, which are followed by pretty orange or red, berry-like fruits. C. cotoneaster is an interesting small to medium-sized shrub with thin, wiry stems meagerly covered with dark gray, spoon shaped leaves. Small, fragrant, golden yellow flowers are borne in late spring; these are followed by red fruits. Corokia virgata is a medium-sized shrub covered with glossy green leaves that are white underneath. In mid-spring, an abundance of yellow flowers, followed by vivid orange fruits, are produced.