Griselinia littoralis
Broadleaf, Papauma, Kapuka
- Height × spread
- 6m × 5m
- Position
- Full sun
- Hardiness
- Cold to -15C (RHS H5)
Availability
Generally available in late Spring & Autumn
Many plants are seasonal. Call 01234 567890 to check current stock.
About this plant
This is a very good hedging shrub particularly by the sea where it is quite happy with salty conditions. The foliage is a bright apple-green. It only flowers occasionally and the flowers, in keeping with the quiet workmanlike nature of this shrub, are not exactly show stoppers. They are borne in little, fine, starry, gold clusters and look like fine netting when viewed from a distance. It lives in and at the edge of forests in its native New Zealand and is one of those quietly pleasing, healthy looking, shrubs that make a contribution to the more showier members of the garden.
- Foliage colour
- Green
- Variegated
- No
- Scent
- No
- Shape
- Oval
- Height
- 6m
- Spread
- 5m
- Height in 10 years
- 3m
- Spread in 10 years
- 2m
- Evergreen
- Evergreen
- Garden style
- Seaside garden, Mediterranean garden, Gravel garden, Conservatory
- Sun or shade
- Likes full sun
- Soil type
- Loam (normal)
- Soil pH
- All types
- Drainage
- Well drained soil, Drought resistant
- Hardiness
- Cold to -15C (RHS H5)
- Borders & containers
- Borders and containers
- Use for
- Hedge, Structural
- Hazards
- No
- Pet safe
- Yes – listed in our pet-safe plants
Spring
Spring - late · Outdoors
Feed with slow release fertiliser
Apply a general purpose slow release fertiliser, spreading it around the root area of the plant as it is coming into growth. (Or apply a liquid feed at regular intervals throughout the growing season.)
This is a simple way to provide a nutrient boost as a single annual procedure.
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water during dry periods
For plants in the ground, when there has been little or no rain for a period of 7-10 days and the soil is dry, give it a deep watering and repeat weekly until there is a downpour of rain. Check plants in pots more frequently, especially in hot weather.
Spring - mid-late · Planting
Trim the plant
Trim the plant to give it a general tidy. This includes removing any lengthy or awkward shoots that make the plant look visually less attractive. Remove any spent flower heads at the same time.
Planting & general
Outdoor planting · Planting
Add root growth stimulant to the planting hole
Mycorrhizal fungi helps roots establish quickly, so they absorb water and nutrients more efficiently. It comes as a powder, granule or gel. Add to the planting hole or container, and to the plant's rootball before planting in the hole. For "bareroot" plants use a gel.
Hedges · Planting
Suitable for coastal areas
A good hedge for coastal situations.
Hedges · Planting
Suitable for mild areas
This is only suitable for hedging in locations that aren't too cold or windy.
Found in
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