Griselinia littoralis (New Zealand broadleaf)
Click the tabs to read more
Comment on a listing
Plant supplier links
 |
 |
 |
|
|
|
|
- Login to upload a photo
My Plants List
Create your own plant list and get plant care reminders direct to your inbox!
My Plant Care
Get more detailed care advice, specific how-to guides and care reminder prompts right to your inbox!
My Garden Match
Check you are planting correctly with our unique garden match tool.
Did you know 30% of new plants purchased die within the first year because they are planted in the wrong place? Don't make that costly and upsetting mistake!
My Questions
Ask a question, make a comment and discuss plants and gardening!
 |
Beginner skill rating |
 |
4m max. spread |
 |
8m max. height |
 |
10-20 years to maturity |
 |
1 hour care per year |
Botanical name: Griselinia littoralis
Other names: New Zealand broadleaf, Broadleaf
Sign up for your FREE ACCOUNT today or login to add this plant to your plants list
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: Insignificant or absent, Yellow-green in Spring
Foliage: Light green in All seasons
Fruit: Purple in Autumn
Habit: Bushy, Dense
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Get personalised monthly care reminders with care how-tos specific to this plant.
Watch out for
Pests: Generally pest-free.
Specific diseases: Leaf spot
General care
Propagation methods: Semi-hardwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...
Sign up for your FREE ACCOUNT today or login to receive detailed monthly care instructions
Griselinia littoralis (New Zealand broadleaf) will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 4m after 10-20 years.
Sign up for your FREE ACCOUNT today or login to match this plant to your garden
Suggested uses: Coastal, Drought Tolerant, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance
Cultivation: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |  |
| Soil drainage: | Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | South, West | |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3) | |
Discuss Griselinia littoralis (New Zealand broadleaf) with other Shoot members.
Sign up for your FREE ACCOUNT today or login to add a comment or question about this plant
Yellowing Griselinia Littoralis
Question from
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
- Views: 386
- Replies: 1
- Posted: Fri. 4th February 2011 23:17
- Last reply: Mon. 7th February 2011 21:07
"Absolutely love your website!"
Report content or feedback to Shoot
Add ? to your lists
To add this plant to your lists login to your account or register for a new account.
Registration is free and straightforward.
