New zealand broadleaf

New zealand broadleaf (Griselinia lucida)

New zealand broadleaf, 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.

Key Facts About New zealand broadleaf

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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

Scientific Classification of New zealand broadleaf

Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Apiales
Family
Griselinia
Genus
Griselinia
Species
New zealand broadleaf