Griselinia littoralis - New Zealand Privet

New Zealand Privet - Griselinia littoralis

Griselinia - or New Zealand Privet is a strong growing shrub or small tree well suited to coastal locations. It is a New Zealand native - surprise, surprise and its Maori name is Kapuka. It grows in a climate very similar to our own and so thrives in the UK provided it has good drainage. Griselinia littoralis is a fantastic hedge plant, particularly where it is exposed to salty winds.

Griselinia littoralis is an upright grower with alternating, leathery oval leaves that are a glossy light green with paler undersides. The tiny flowers - similar in colour to the leaves and beautifully scented are carried in clusters of 50-100 in May. The fruit is a small blackish berry. Plant at 50cm- 18” spacing for hedges. Good for hedges 1.20-400cm- 4-12’ in height 2 plants per metre

To see our whole range of privet plants, including Gold and Green Privet as well as Wild Privet abd variegated griselinia take a look at our privet page