New zealand broadleaf (Griselinia lucida)
Also known as: Kapuka, New Zealand Broadleaf
New zealand broadleaf is an attractive shrub or small tree with glossy leaves that make an eye-catching addition to a subtropical garden. It grows best on well-drained soils since it doesn't withstand waterlogged locations. This plant is propagated by birds and other animals that eat its fleshy berries, spreading the seeds.
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Attributes of New zealand broadleaf
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Height
10 m to 15 m
Spread
4.5 m
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Flower Size
2 mm to 3 mm
Flower Color
Green
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Quickly Identify New zealand broadleaf
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Slow-growing habit forms open shrub or small tree
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Large, glossy, leathery leaves up to 7 inches (18 cm) long
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Leaves are oblong with asymmetry at base
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Can reach heights of 8 to 12 feet (2.4 to 3.7 meters)
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Can withstand temperatures as low as 20 to 25°F (-6 to -4°C)
Scientific Classification of New zealand broadleaf
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Apiales
Family
Griselinia
Genus
Griselinia
Species
New zealand broadleaf
