Griselinia littoralis ‘Variegata’ (also called New Zealand broadleaf)
Griselinia
littoralis
‘Variegata’
Variegated evergreen shrub, grown for foliage. Useful for hedging in coastal areas as it is tolerant of salt spray and wind. H: 6m. S: 5m
All year round
Upright, dense habit.
Leaves ovate, smooth edged. Slightly waxy and shiny. Green with irregular cream edging. Yellow petiole.
Stems round, smooth and green/yellow.
Tiny, inconspicuous, yellow-green flowers.
Good for hedging, and withstands salt air so good as a coastal plant, but will not thrive as well in frosty areas. In sun or partial shade.
All well drained, fertile soils.
Slightly frost tender. Grows well in a coastal climate away from frost pockets.
May be trimmed to a semi-formal hedge. Fast growing, prune hedges in early summer.
Semi-ripe cuttings in summer.
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