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GRISELINIA littoralis
Commonly known as Broadleaf
Dense, upright shrub or tree with glossy emerald green foliage
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EvergreenBroadly ovate to ovate-oblong leaves to 10cm (4in) long.
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Height8m (26ft)
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Spread5m (16ft)
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HedgeIdeal for hedgingSuitable for a coastal hedge if given some protection from direct sea-winds
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Tall ShrubVigorous, dense, upright shrub or, in very mild areas, small tree.
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Hardy - average winterHardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
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Full sunShelter from cold drying winds.
GRISELINIA littoralis
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowIdeal as a windbreak in mild, coastal areasPests & DiseasesFungal leaf spot.Place of originNew Zealand.Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Garden Location/ConditionsAustralian / New ZealandCoastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea with more shelter
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Leaf marginEntire
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Leaf shapeOblong
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Pruning groupPruning group 6Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
RHS group 9 & 11 -
Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsMedium to light, fertile, well drained soil
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Tree ShapeBroadly columnar
Griselinia - Care Guide
8m (26ft)
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5m (16ft) |
Buy Varieties of GRISELINIA littoralis

GRISELINIA littoralis 'Bantry Bay'
Broadleaf
bright green leaves with cream central markings

GRISELINIA littoralis 'Dixons Cream'
Broadleaf
leaves splashed an attractive creamy-white
GRISELINIA littoralis 'Green Jewel'
Broadleaf
slightly crenulated leaves, edged creamy yellow


GRISELINIA littoralis 'Variegata'
Broadleaf
cream variegated form
Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50