Kupuka Tree, Broadleaf

Griselinia Littoralis

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Overview

Griselinia littoralis, commonly known as the Broadleaf or Kapuka, is an evergreen shrub native to New Zealand. It features dense, lush foliage with leather-like, bright green leaves approximately 3 to 4 inches long. Fast-growing, it achieves heights of 15 to 25 feet, with a similar spread. Ideal for hedges or privacy screens, it thrives in well-drained soil, tolerating coastal conditions and wind. Hardy in USDA zones 7-9.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 9–11Climate Subtropical

Kupuka Tree, Broadleaf (Griselinia Littoralis) — Griselinia littoralis, commonly known as the Broadleaf or Kapuka, is an evergreen shrub native to New Zealand

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Cornaceae
Climate: Subtropical

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Kupuka Tree, Broadleaf (Griselinia Littoralis) — is a robust and evergreen shrub native to New Zealand's coastal regions

Kupuka Tree, Broadleaf (Griselinia Littoralis) — This versatile plant boasts glossy

Kupuka Tree, Broadleaf (Griselinia Littoralis) — apple-green leaves that can grow to approximately 4 inches in length

Kupuka Tree, Broadleaf (Griselinia Littoralis) — providing year-round interest with its vibrant foliage

Kupuka Tree, Broadleaf (Griselinia Littoralis) — Broadleaf is a hardy species

Kupuka Tree, Broadleaf (Griselinia Littoralis) — tolerating a variety of soil types

Kupuka Tree, Broadleaf (Griselinia Littoralis) — Kapuka can reach a mature height of 15 to 20 feet with a spread of 8 to 10 feet

Kupuka Tree, Broadleaf (Griselinia Littoralis) — growing at a moderate rate of about 12 to 18 inches per year

Kupuka Tree, Broadleaf (Griselinia Littoralis) — consider incorporating Griselinia littoralis for its ability to withstand coastal winds and salt spray

Kupuka Tree, Broadleaf (Griselinia Littoralis) — making it especially valuable for seaside gardens

Kupuka Tree, Broadleaf (Griselinia Littoralis) — It's also relatively low-maintenance

Kupuka Tree, Broadleaf (Griselinia Littoralis) — such as its application for privacy hedges or as a backdrop for other ornamental plants in a mixed border

Kupuka Tree, Broadleaf (Griselinia Littoralis) — shrub for full or half

Kupuka Tree, Broadleaf (Griselinia Littoralis) — Griselinia littoralis, commonly known as the Broadleaf or Kapuka, is an evergreen shrub native to, image 19

Kupuka Tree, Broadleaf (Griselinia Littoralis) — It features dense, lush foliage with leather-like, bright green leaves approximately 3 to 4 inches, image 20

Kupuka Tree, Broadleaf (Griselinia Littoralis) — Fast-growing, it achieves heights of 15 to 25 feet, with a similar spread; shrub for full or half

Kupuka Tree, Broadleaf (Griselinia Littoralis) — Ideal for hedges or privacy screens, it thrives in well-drained soil, tolerating coastal, image 22

Kupuka Tree, Broadleaf (Griselinia Littoralis) — commonly known as the Kapuka or Broadleaf; consider incorporating Griselinia littoralis for its ability to

Kupuka Tree, Broadleaf (Griselinia Littoralis) — is a robust and evergreen shrub native to New Zealand's coastal regions; fast-growing, it achieves heights of

Kupuka Tree, Broadleaf (Griselinia Littoralis) — This versatile plant boasts glossy; broadleaf is a hardy species

Kupuka Tree, Broadleaf (Griselinia Littoralis) — apple-green leaves that can grow to approximately 4 inches in length; such as its application for privacy

Kupuka Tree, Broadleaf (Griselinia Littoralis) — providing year-round interest with its vibrant foliage; is a robust and evergreen shrub native to New

Kupuka Tree, Broadleaf (Griselinia Littoralis) — Broadleaf is a hardy species; growing at a moderate rate of about 12 to 18 inches per year

Kupuka Tree, Broadleaf (Griselinia Littoralis) — tolerating a variety of soil types; it features dense, lush foliage with leather-like, bright green leaves

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