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GRISELINIA littoralis 'Green Jewel'
Commonly known as Broadleaf
Slightly crenulated leaves, edged creamy yellow
Further Reading....
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EvergreenOval, leathery leaves to 10cm (4in) long.
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Height8m (25ft)
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Spread5m (15ft)
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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 heightVigorous, dense, upright shrub or small tree.
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Tall Shrub
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winterHardy 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)
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Full sunShelter from cold drying winds.
GRISELINIA littoralis 'Green Jewel'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowMakes an ideal 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 ZealandBorderSuitable for a shrub borderCoastal / 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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Soil ConditionsMedium to light, fertile, well drained soil
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Tree ShapeBroadly columnar
Griselinia - Care Guide
8m (25ft)
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5m (15ft) |
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)
3 options from £3.00
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