Griselinia littoralis

Also Known As

Broadleaf
Kapuka
New Zealand Privet
Papauma

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 8'-25'
W: 15'

planting zones

8a-10b

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Griselinia littoralis plant details

Griselinia littoralis is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by green fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Griselinia littoralis

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: griseliniaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 15 FT wide, 8 FT - 25 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Griselinia littoralis

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: seaside / salt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This interesting New Zealander is from the UW Arboretum and has proven quite hardy there in Seattle. Small white kinda afterthought flowers in spring but this is really a foliage plant. Good as an evergreen specimen or for screening, this grows fairly fast and will get 10' high. Pretty cool!

By: Far Reaches Farm

For sun, adaptable. It's not really a privet: don't be such a littoralis! New Zealand has much to add to the palette of attractive broadleaf evergreens for Northwest gardens, and this species is one of the best. This plant, with very thick, durable, glossy leaves on yellowish-green stems grows into an attractive shrub to about 10' high (though, in the wild, it gets much larger!). On older plants, small flowers followed by green berries may be seen. It is easily cultivated in sun or part shade, preferring a little summer water on dry sites. Hardy to about 10 °F.