GRISELINIA scandens

Commonly known as Broadleaf

Holly-like glossy green leaves with brown flowers in the leaf axils. A Chilean species
  • Evergreen
    Broadly ovate, apple-green leaves
  • Height
    1m (39in)
  • Spread
    1.5m (5ft)
  • Medium shrub
    Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    Arching branches of stemless leaves
  • Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
    Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F)
  • Full shade
  • Partial shade

GRISELINIA scandens

 

 

  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    A bold evergreen which stands out in shady areas. Roots from tips of branches on contact with soil
    Pests & Diseases
    Fungal leaf spot
    Place of origin
    Central and southern Chile
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suitable for a shrub border
  • Hardiness
    Frost hardy (down to -5)
  • Leaf margin
    Pectinate
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Ovate
    		(see photos above)
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
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    Winter
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile well drained soil
    Moderately fertile
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1m (39in)
 Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
  1.5m (5ft)
  

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