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  • GRISELINIA littoralis
    GRISELINIA littoralis
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    GRISELINIA littoralis

    Commonly known as Broadleaf

     AWARD
    Dense, upright shrub or tree with glossy emerald green foliage
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Good to know
      Ideal as a windbreak in mild, coastal areas
    • Pests & Diseases
      Fungal leaf spot.
    • Place of origin
      New Zealand.
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Evergreen
      Broadly ovate to ovate-oblong leaves to 10cm (4in) long.
    • Australian / New Zealand
    • Border
      Suitable for a shrub border
    • Coastal / windswept
      Slightly back from the sea with more shelter
    • Fully hardy
    • Entire
    • Oblong
    • Ovate
    • Height
      8m (26ft)
    • Spread
      5m (16ft)
    • Hedge
      Ideal for hedging
      Suitable for a coastal hedge if given some protection from direct sea winds
    • Tall Shrub
      Vigorous, dense, upright shrub or, in very mild areas, small tree.
    • 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.

    • Hardy - cold winter
      Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil
    • Full sun
      Shelter from cold drying winds.
    • Broadly columnar
    • Mature Size
      8m (26ft)
      Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        5m (16ft)
       
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    Available from £15.00
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    varieties

    GRISELINIA littoralis 'Dixons Cream'
    Broadleaf
    Leaves splashed an attractive creamy-white
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £15.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    GRISELINIA littoralis 'Green Jewel'
    Broadleaf
    Slightly crenulated leaves, edged creamy yellow
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £12.00
    Unavailable
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    GRISELINIA littoralis 'Variegata'
    Broadleaf
    Cream variegated form
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £14.00

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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
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    £6.00
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    £12.00
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