How to Grow Griselinia Littoralis

Griselinia littoralis, more commonly know as New Zealand broadleaf, is a large evergreen shrub. It is used mainly for forming thick hedges and produces only small yellow to green flowers. Native to New Zealand, it grows best in zones 8b to 9b of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's hardiness scale. This means that in the United States, southern Texas and central Florida are the best areas in which to grow the plant. New Zealand broadleaf is a fast-growing plant that grows between 13 to 26 feet in height and up to 13 feet across.

Shovel
Organic fertilizer
Watering can
Mulch

Instructions

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  Dig planting holes that are twice as wide and about two inches deeper than the plant's root system. At this stage, mix a good organic fertilizer into the soil from the holes to create a nutrient rich planting mixture.
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  Water the root system of the plant prior to placing it into the planting hole. Wetting the roots before planting gives them the best possible start in the soil.
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  Place the plant into the center of the hole and backfill the hole with the fertilized soil. Make sure the soil fully surrounds the plant's root system and that no air pockets are left near the roots. Make sure the root system is covered with around two inches of soil. This helps with stability as the plant grows.
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  Spread mulch around the base of the plant and water liberally. The mulch will offer protection from frost, prevent weeds and will help keep the soil moist.
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  Water the plant regularly during hot, dry weather, but not excessively. Keep the soil around the plants moist but not soaked. The plant can handle slight drought conditions but over watering can cause rot damage.

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