Griselinia lucida

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Griselinia lucida, Akapuka, NZ Broadleaf, Puka, Griselinia lucida, Akapuka Tree, Griselinia lucida Akapuka, Shining Broadleaf

Griselinia lucida, commonly known as Akapuka, Puka, or Shining Broadleaf, features large and glossy, green leaves held densely. It typically grows to 5 m high and 2 m wide and can be trimmed as necessary. Griselinia lucida is commonly added to coastal plantings, included in a tropical garden, or clipped into a hedge.

Griselinia lucida is currently unavailable, but we do have other other amazing species and varieties of Griselinia (hedging plants) available.

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Why? Our plants are subject to seasonality and high-demand. Please contact us if you would like to know when it becomes available again.

Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	5.00 m
Spread:	2.00 m
Flowering time:	Spring
Tolerances:	Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses:	Hedging, Living areas, Ponds, Pool areas, Screening
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Modern, Native, Tropical
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Griselinia lucida, Akapuka, NZ Broadleaf, Puka, Griselinia lucida, Akapuka Tree, Griselinia lucida Akapuka, Shining Broadleaf

Griselinia lucida Details

Griselinia lucida, commonly known as Akapuka, Puka, or Broadleaf, is a NZ native, evergreen shrub that features large and glossy, green leaves held somewhat densely. Small, green flowers in spring are followed by berries that ripen to dark purple and are great for attracting birds. It typically grows to 5 m high and 2 m wide and can be trimmed as necessary. This Griselinia grows best in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site. It is tolerant of coastal conditions but does need frost protection when young. Griselinia lucida is commonly added to coastal plantings, included in a tropical garden, or clipped into a hedge. It makes for a spectacular backdrop for smaller plants and is a fantastic addition to any garden. For a Griselinia lucida hedge, space plants 50-60 cm apart.