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Griselinia littoralis / 2L
Griselinia littoralis
Confirmed format: 2 litre pot
Plant Highlights
- Dense evergreen foliage all year
- Rapid growth rate for quick screening
- Glossy apple-green leaves
- Excellent choice for coastal and exposed gardens
- Easy to clip and maintain
Overview
Griselinia littoralis, commonly known as New Zealand Broadleaf, is a popular, fast-growing evergreen shrub prized for its glossy apple-green leaves and dense, upright, bushy habit. Providing dense evergreen foliage all year, it is widely used for hedging and privacy screening as well as an excellent specimen shrub in Irish gardens. Its remarkable tolerance of coastal conditions makes it a robust and reliable choice for exposed locations where other plants might struggle.
Why We Love It
- Combines rapid growth with attractive, year-round evergreen foliage.
- Makes a fast-growing hedge for privacy and screening.
- Exceptional tolerance of coastal and exposed environments.
- Small greenish-yellow flowers appear from late spring to early summer.
- Easy to clip and keep compact with regular maintenance.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Griselinia littoralis |
|---|---|
| Common Name | New Zealand Broadleaf |
| Plant Type | Hedging Plant |
| Foliage | Glossy apple-green evergreen leaves |
| Flowers | Small greenish-yellow flowers in late spring to early summer |
| Growth Habit | Dense, upright, and bushy |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Position | Full sun or partial shade |
| Soil | Fertile, well-drained, free-draining soil |
| Mature Height | 4–8m (1.5–3m when maintained as a hedge) |
| Mature Spread | 2.5–4m |
Growing Guide
| Position | Plant in full sun or partial shade. It is an excellent choice for coastal and exposed gardens. |
|---|---|
| Soil | Thrives in fertile, free-draining soil. |
| Watering | Water with moderate frequency, ensuring the plant receives adequate moisture while avoiding waterlogging. |
| Pruning | Pruning in late spring or late summer encourages dense branching and helps keep plants compact. Easy to clip and maintain. |
Perfect For
- Hedging and privacy screening
- Coastal gardens
- Exposed locations
- Specimen shrub planting
Good to Know
- Griselinia is relatively tolerant of coastal conditions and short periods of drought once established.
- Pruning twice a year in late spring and late summer encourages dense, bushy growth ideal for hedging.
Product Information
| Botanical Name | Griselinia littoralis |
|---|---|
| Supplied Format | 2L pot |
| Foliage Persistence | Evergreen |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- hedging
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