Griselinia littoralis

Botanical Name:

Common Name:

Kapuka

Family:

Cornaceae

Description:

A New Zealand native evergreen shrub or tree. Commonly seen as hedges.

Leaves are bright green, 3-8cm long with an alternate arrangement and oval shape.

Flowers are arranged in a panicle or raceme 3 to 8cm long, seen in spring followed by black, oblong berries.

Ideal in coastal situations or areas with strong winds.

Ht: 9 to 15m

Uses:

As a screen, hedgeing, background, shelter tree or filler.

Propagation:

By seed or cuttings