GRISELINIA littoralis 'Dixons Cream'
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GRISELINIA littoralis 'Dixons Cream'
Commonly known as Broadleaf
Leaves splashed an attractive creamy-white
£14.50 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Makes a good windbreak in mild, coastal areas. Reversions should be cut out. -
Pests & Diseases
Fungal leaf spot. -
Place of origin
New Zealand. -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenBroadly ovate to ovate-oblong leathery leaves to 10cm (4in) long.
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Australian / New Zealand
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Coastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea with more shelter
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Gold variegated
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Height
3m (10ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft)
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HedgeIdeal for hedgingSuitable for a coastal hedge if given some protection from direct sea winds
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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Tall ShrubVigorous, dense, upright shrub or small tree.
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Pruning group 6
Suitable 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.
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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) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil
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Full sun
Shelter from cold drying winds. -
Broadly columnar
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Mature Size3m (10ft)
2m (6½ft)
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