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Beginner
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4m
max. spread |
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8m
max. height |
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10-20 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Griselinia littoralis
Other names: New Zealand broadleaf, Broadleaf
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Genus: Griselinia
Species: G. littoralis - G. littoralis is a fast-growing, large, evergreen shrub with light green, broadly oval leaves. It bears very small and inconspicuous yellow-green flowers in spring followed by purple fruits on female plants, provided both sexes are grown together.
Griselinia littoralis is: Evergreen
Flower: Yellow-green, Insignificant or absent in Spring
Foliage: Light green in All seasons
Fruit: Purple in Autumn
Habit: Bushy, Dense
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Griselinia littoralis (New Zealand broadleaf) will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 4m after 10-20 years.
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Suggested uses: Coastal, Drought Tolerant, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance
Cultivation: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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South, West |
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Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3) |
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Question from
Niki Schuck
Hi - we live on Waiheke Island in New Zealand, we have planted a lot of the Griselinias and we notice some are yellowing and the leaves are curling? We have had heavy rain lately - would this cause it?
Many thanks Cheers Niki
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- Replies: 1
- Posted: Fri. 4th February 2011 23:17
- Last reply: Mon. 7th February 2011 21:07
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