Griselinia littoralis 'Green Jewel'
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Kingdom:
- Plantae
- Angiosperms
- Eudicots
- Asterids
- Order: Apiales
- Family: Griseliniaceae
- Genus: Griselinia
- Species: G. littoralis
- Cultivar: Griselinia littoralis 'Green Jewel'
- Binomial name: Griselinia littoralis 'Green Jewel'
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Common names:
- Griselinia 'Green Jewel'
This Griselinia littoralis cultivar is a round-headed branching hardy tree which grows in dry, difficult or exposed sites. It has leathery glossy ovate leaves with a deep green central zone and an irregular cream margin. It can grow to a tree of 10m in height.
Small green flowers develop in spring and these are followed by green to black fruits which are loved by birds.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Photographed at the New Plymouth airport.