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6th January 2021. In line with the current government lockdown rules, Burncoose Nurseries is closed to visitors. However at present we are able to offer click and collect to local customers. This will be weekdays only, not weekends.
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GRISELINIA littoralis 'Dixons Cream'
Commonly known as Broadleaf
Leaves splashed an attractive creamy-white
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - oval, leathery leaves to 10cm (4in) long.
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Height - 3m (10ft) -
Spread - 2m (6½ft)
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Hedge - Ideal for hedging
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Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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Tall Shrub - vigorous, dense, upright shrub or small tree.
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Hardy - average winter - Hardy 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) -
Full sun - shelter from cold drying winds. -
Additional Features - 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 fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Garden Location/Conditions - Coastal / windswept - - slightly back from the sea with more shelter
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Leaf Colour (if not green) - Gold variegated -
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Pruning group - 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.
RHS group 9 & 11 -
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Spring
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Summer
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Winter
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Soil Conditions - Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil -
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Tree Shape - Broadly columnar -
Griselinia - Care Guide
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3m (10ft)
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2m (6½ft) |
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
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