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Griselinia littoralis
Round-headed branching tree with a short, gnarled trunk. Leathery glossy ovate deep green leaves. Small green flowers in spring are followed by green to black fruits loved by birds. Very hardy for dry, difficult or exposed sites. Tolerates very windy situations. Attractive leaves add interest to any garden. Makes an excellent hedge. Occurs naturally in lowland to mountain forests throughout New Zealand.
Genus
Griselinia
Species
littoralis
Cultivar
Common name
Broadleaf
Family name
Griseliniaceae
Place of origin
New Zealand
DETAILS
Height
4 m
Width
2 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types
Moisture
Tolerates dry soils
Exposure
Grows in exposed or coastal sites. / Grows in sun or semi-shade / Will tolerate very hard frosts.
Immaculate / Indigenous / Nourishment / Texture
Trees
Category
Small 4.5 to 9 metres.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
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