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GRISELINIA littoralis 'Green Jewel'
Commonly known as Broadleaf
Slightly crenulated leaves, edged creamy yellow
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
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Good to know
Makes an ideal windbreak in mild, coastal areas -
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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EvergreenOval, 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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Entire
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Oblong
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Ovate
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Height
8m (25ft) -
Spread
5m (15ft) -
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 heightVigorous, dense, upright shrub or small tree.
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Tall Shrub
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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) -
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 Size8m (25ft)
5m (15ft)
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Griselinia - Care Guide