New Zealand Privet, Variegated / Griselinia littoralis variegata

Griselinia littoralis variegata or New Zealand Privet is a strong growing variegated hedging which grows well in exposed and coastal locations. It is a New Zealand native (its Maori name is Kapuka) where it grows in a climate every similar to our own. It is a fantastic hedge plant, particularly where it is exposed to salt sea gales. The oval leaves are alternating, quite leathery and a glossy light green with dark green centres and paler undersides. The tiny flowers (similar in colour to the leaves) 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