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Griselinia littoralis 'Variegata' (v)

New Zealand broadleaf 'Variegata'

An upright evergreen shrub with leathery, bright green ovate leaves to 10cm in length, irregularly margined with creamy-white

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Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
10–20 years
Ultimate spread
1.5–2.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green Yellow Green White
Summer Green Yellow Green White
Autumn Green White
Winter Green White
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H4
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

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in light, well-drained fertile soil with protection from cold drying winds. Ideal coastal windbreak in milder climates

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • 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)

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