GRISELINIA littoralis 'Green Jewel'

Commonly known as Broadleaf

Slightly crenulated leaves, edged creamy yellow
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    Oval, leathery leaves to 10cm (4in) long.
  • Height
    8m (25ft)
  • Spread
    5m (15ft)
  • Hedge
    Ideal for hedging
    Suitable for a coastal hedge if given some protection from direct sea winds
  • Medium shrub
    Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    Vigorous, dense, upright shrub or small tree.
  • Tall Shrub
  • 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)
  • Full sun
    Shelter from cold drying winds.

GRISELINIA littoralis 'Green Jewel'

 
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  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Makes an ideal 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.
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Australian / New Zealand
    Border
    Suitable for a shrub border
    Coastal / windswept
    Slightly back from the sea with more shelter
  • Hardiness
    Frost hardy (down to -5)
  • Leaf margin
    Entire
    (see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Oblong
    (see photos above)
    Ovate
    (see photos above)
  • Soil Conditions
    Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil
  • Tree Shape
    Broadly columnar
8m (25ft)
Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
  5m (15ft)
 

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