Description
Griselinia littoralis is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to New Zealand. It is known for its glossy, leathery, broadly elliptical leaves, which are typically 10-15 cm long. The leaves are a distinctive apple-green colour, although they can vary slightly depending on the location and growing conditions.
Growing Conditions:
- Sunlight: Griselinia littoralis thrives in full sun to partial shade. It can adapt to different light conditions but generally prefers bright, indirect light.
- Soil: Well-draining soil is crucial for the health of Griselinia. It can tolerate a variety of soil types, including loam and sandy soil.
- Watering: It prefers consistently moist soil but can tolerate periods of drought once established.
Features:
- The plant produces small, inconspicuous yellow-green flowers in spring.
- Griselinia littoralis is valued for its dense, bushy growth habit, making it an excellent choice for hedges, screens, and windbreaks.
- It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size. Griselinia littoralis responds well to regular pruning, which helps maintain a neat appearance and promotes bushier growth.
- Fertilize during the growing season to support healthy foliage development.
Plants supplied are in 12cm wide pots and average two years in age.
