25x Broadleaf - $4.99 each
Griselinia littoralis (Kapuka / New Zealand Broadleaf)
Plant Details
| Plant Name | Common Names | Family | Origin | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griselinia littoralis | Kapuka, NZ Broadleaf, Broadleaf | Griseliniaceae | Aotearoa New Zealand | Evergreen shrub/tree |
Overview
A classic, fast-establishing New Zealand native for neat, year-round hedging and coastal shelter. Griselinia littoralis has glossy, apple-green leaves, forms a dense screen with regular trimming, and tolerates wind and salt spray—ideal for coastal and urban gardens alike.
Key Features
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Foliage: Large, thick, glossy light-green leaves; clean look; excellent year-round colour.
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Flowers & Fruit: Discreet greenish flowers in spring. Female plants can carry small purple-black drupes that attract birds (fruiting requires nearby male).
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Form & Habit: Naturally upright and bushy; responds very well to trimming for tight hedges or clipped forms.
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Growth Rate: Moderate to fast in good conditions; quick to fill as a hedge.
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Cultural/Ecological Value: NZ native; highly tolerant of coastal exposure and wind; nectar/pollen for insects, berries for birds (on female plants).
Mature Size
| Height | Spread | Form |
|---|---|---|
| 3–6 m untrimmed (often kept 1–3 m as a hedge) | 2–4 m untrimmed (pruned narrower for hedges) | Dense, upright, multi-branched |
Ideal Growing Conditions
| Light | Water | Soil | pH | Frost Tolerance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full sun to partial shade | Moderate; drought-tolerant once established | Free-draining; tolerates coastal and sandy soils; avoid waterlogged sites | Slightly acidic to neutral to slightly alkaline | Hardy once established; protect young plants from severe frost/wind-burn |
Landscaping & Garden Uses
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Premium hedge/screen (formal or natural); privacy for driveways, boundaries, courtyards.
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Coastal gardens and windbreaks; tolerant of salt and exposure.
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Evergreen structure for mixed native plantings; clips well for topiary or shaped features.
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Useful as a backdrop for flowering shrubs and perennials.
Care & Maintenance
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Planting/Spacing (hedge): 60–100 cm apart depending on how fast you want it to knit; closer for a faster, tighter hedge.
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Feeding: Light application of controlled-release fertiliser in spring; mulch annually to conserve moisture.
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Pruning: Trim 2–3 times during the growing season to maintain a crisp, dense face; heavier shape in late winter/early spring.
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Watering: Regular watering through the first summer; then generally low-care.
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Health: Avoid poorly drained soils to reduce root issues. Shelter very young plants from extreme frost or drying winds.
Additional Tips
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For fruit/berries, plant male and female plants nearby (dioecious species).
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In very exposed coastal sites, stake young plants and use a wind-break cloth for the first season.
Fun Fact
The Māori name kapuka refers to the plant’s smooth, glossy leaves—one reason it’s been a favourite shelter/hedge species around coastal pā and homesteads.
Why Choose Griselinia littoralis?
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NZ native, fast to establish, easy to clip, salt/wind tolerant, and reliably evergreen—a top choice for low-maintenance, good-looking hedges.
Pot Size
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These are our standard size in 7cm square pots.
Pot Size:
Standard Pot = 7cm Square
Large Pot = 9cm Square
Extra Large Pot = 1.5L Round
Use this guide to see how many plants of your selected pot size fit into a half or full carton.
Standard Pot = 25 plants per Carton
Large Pot= 10 plants per Carton
Extra Large Pot = 5 plants per Carton
Urban- $16.55 per Carton Rural- $23.85 per Carton
Standard Pot = 50 plants per Carton
Large Pot= 25 plants per Carton
Extra Large Pot = 10 plants per Carton
Urban- $16.55 per Carton Rural- $23.85 per Carton
Product Size:
The photo next to the ruler shows an example of the plant for sale (cm's) to give an indication of the size. Please note that the photo is for reference only; the size and appearance of the plant may vary.
Please Note:
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