Griselinia littoralis
New Zealand privet
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- Position: Full sun
- Soil: Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: Fast
- Flowering period: May
- Hardiness: Frost hardy (may need winter protection)
A dense, shapely, evergreen shrub with an upright habit and lush, apple-green leathery leaves. It is ideal for growning as a specimen plant in the border and also makes an excellent hedging plant.
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In April or May lightly cut back any shoots that spoil the symmetry of the plant. After pruning apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant.