Common Name:
Griselinia, Kapuka, Broadleaf.
Description:
A dependable, quick growing shrub with slender glossy green leaves with bold yellow splotches.
Flower:
Tiny inconspicuous flowers are greenish-yellow and then followed by small black berries. The berries help attract birds.
Size:
Can grow to 3m+ but easily trimmed to between 1.5m and 2m tall. The most popular uses for this native shrub is as a hedge for which we recommend spacing of 75cm to 1m apart or as part of a mass native plant out.
Growing Conditions:
Griselinia are really tough and can handle a wide range of soil and climatic conditions. They absolutely thrive in coastal conditions being wind and salt spray tolerate. They are happy in full sun and can grow in part shade as well. As with many plants the more you can do to the soil, the better the initial growth will be.
Care:
Griselinia are rarely bothered by pests or diseases but do response well to a regular prune. This encourages lots of new lush growth. Keep relatively well watered in the first few seasons to prevent them growing leggy.
All variegated plants can be prone to reversion which the stems start to grow green again. Just prune out this branches to retain the bright colour.
Uses:
The most popular use is a lush green hedge or screen. They are equally in place in a formal, structured garden or as a boundary in a coastal garden. They also make for great fillers or to hide an unwanted shed, view etc. The striking colour of this form make it a great colourful filler or accent planting.
Comment:
A hardy colourful shrub that is useful for attracting birds and providing colour in tough conditions.
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