New Zealand Broadleaf | Griselinia littoralis | Kapuka
Hardy, reliable screening
Grown by Cameron
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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New Zealand Broadleaf
Kapuka
- A large, fast-growing evergreen shrub with a bushy habit
- Light green, broadly oval leaves with tiny yellow-green flowers followed by purple fruits
- Excellent for hedging and screening, as well as coastal gardens and wallside borders in full sun
- Grows to 4-8m high and 2.5-4m wide in 10-20 years
- A fully hardy and low maintenance perennial plant with superb pest resistance
- RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, the New Zealand Broadleaf can be grown in a pot, provided it has adequate drainage and a container at least 40 cm wide.
How big does it get?
The New Zealand Broadleaf typically reaches a mature height of 1.5 to 2.5 metres and a spread of 1.5 to 2.5 metres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The New Zealand Broadleaf performs best in full sun to partial shade, adapting well to most typical garden environments.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The New Zealand Broadleaf is versatile and will grow well in most soil types, provided they are relatively well-drained.
How much watering does this plant need?
The New Zealand Broadleaf needs deep watering of about 25 to 50 millimetres per week during its establishment phase, after which it becomes more drought-tolerant.
Will this plant need pruning?
The New Zealand Broadleaf does not strictly need pruning, but can be lightly trimmed to maintain its shape and remove any dead or damaged wood.
How hardy is this plant?
Griselinia littoralis is frost hardy with an RHS rating of H4, tolerating temperatures down to -10°C, but it is best suited to milder coastal regions of the UK and may need shelter inland.
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Meet Cameron
Putting shrubs in the starlight (and boy do they shine…)
Cameron is mad about plants, which is lucky, really, because he’s absolutely surrounded by them here at the nursery. Having studied at the Student Plant Unit at Pershore College, Cameron went on to compete at the Grand Finals for the 2022 Horticulturist of the Year Awards. With a team of dedicated growers on hand to help, Cameron utilises our industry-leading nursery (and the lovely, fertile conditions of the Cotswolds) to grow shrubs that aren’t just good-looking, they’re good-growing too.
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