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Broadleaf/Kapuka

Price

$4.00

Broadleaf / Kāpuka (Griselinia littoralis) is a hardy evergreen known for its glossy green leaves with a dense foliage. Grows well on many sites and can be trimmed into a hedge. Suits open sites in full sunlight. It is useful in coastal situations (littoralis means shore growing) as it will tolerate frost, rough winds and salt spray. It is also a good upper bank plant for riparian plantings. In autumn the female trees have small purple-black fruit which tui eat.

 

Height/Spread: 4/2-5 m

Leaves: 5-10/2-5 cm

Flowering time: November-January

Growth Rate: Fast

 

Low maintenance, but should nt dry out too much. Produces small cream insignificant flowers that attract native pollinators, good source of pollen for bees.

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RETURN & REFUND POLICY

Due to the nature of live plants, we do not accept general returns.

SHIPPING INFO

We are pleased to offer nationwide shipping for our native plants. Below are our shipping guidelines and rates:

Shipping Areas & Timeframes

  • We ship across New Zealand, excluding offshore islands.

Packaging & Handling

  • Plants are carefully packed to minimize damage during transit.
  • Orders are sent in eco-friendly packaging where possible.

Shipping Costs

  • Small Orders (e.g., 8 PB2 plants, OR 24 root trainer plants, OR 4 PB5 plants) – $28 freight
  • Medium Orders (e.g., 2 cartons as above - 16 PB2’s etc or a mix) – $60 freight
  • Larger orders will be calculated by our team and we will get back to you with best estimate
  • Rural delivery may incur an additional fee.

Pick-Up Option

  • Local customers can opt for free pick-up from Okarito Nursery.

UNDERSTANDING PLANT SIZES

What Does PB Mean?
We list plant sizes using terms like PB2 or Root Trainer, which refer to the container size. PB stands for “Planter Bag,” and the number equals the volume in pints (1 PB ≈ 568ml).

  • R/T: Small, deep cells for strong roots—great for bulk/restoration.

  • PB2: Small, established, easy to plant.

  • PB5: Medium size, strong roots.

  • PB8: Larger, more mature.

  • PB12: Our biggest, for quick impact.
    Need help choosing? Just ask!

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