Griselinia littoralis

RHS Plant Profile
New Zealand broadleaf

Other common names

broadleaf

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Shrubs

A fast-growing large evergreen shrub with light green, broadly oval leaves. Flowers yellow-green, very small and inconspicuous, followed by purple fruits on female plants, where both sexes are grown together

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

4-8 metres

Max Spread

2.5-4 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
10–20 years
Max Spread
2.5-4 metres
Max Height
4-8 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H5

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Griseliniaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Genus
Griselinia are upright evergreen shrubs with simple, ovate leaves and tiny yellow-green flowers, male and female on separate plants
Name Status
Correct
Plant Range
New Zealand

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in a well-drained soil in full sun

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Coastal
  • Hedging and screens
  • Wall side borders

Pruning

Pruning group 9

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to a leaf spot and honey fungus (rarely)