Puka
Griselinia Lucida
Overview
Griselinia lucida, commonly known as Puka or Akapuka, is a lustrous, broadleaf evergreen shrub native to New Zealand. It boasts large, glossy leaves, reaching up to 8 inches long, ideal for creating vivid green backdrops in landscape designs. Puka prefers well-drained soils and can thrive in partial to full sunlight. It typically reaches a height of 15-20 feet, with a similar spread, adding structure and visual interest to gardens.
Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 9–11Type Shrub, TreeClimate Subtropical
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Medium
- USDA zones
- 9–11
Shape & size
- Mature height
- 10–15 Ft.
- Mature width
- 8–10 Ft.
Classification
- Type
- Shrub, Tree
- Family
- Cornaceae
- Climate
- Subtropical
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