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Griselinia lucida
Distinctive native plant often seen clinging to our rocky coastline. The glossy green leathery leaves grow huge as the plant matures. Small green flowers in spring are followed by green to black fruits loved by birds. Prefers to be sheltered from frost, but hardy to dry exposed conditions. Will grow into a large bush in a garden situation. Occurs naturally as an epiphyte in lowland forests from North Cape to Dusky Sounds, east of the main divide it is replaced by G. littoralis.
Genus
Griselinia
Species
lucida
Cultivar
Common name
Puka
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 / Needs well drained soil
Moisture
Tolerates dry soils
Exposure
Grows in exposed or coastal sites. / Grows in sun or semi-shade / Will tolerate moderate frosts
Indigenous / Nourishment / Paradise / 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.
Where to buy our plants
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