Griselinia Litorialis 2 Litre Pot

Griselinia littoralis – Hardy Evergreen Hedging & Screening Shrub

Griselinia littoralis is a tough yet attractive evergreen shrub, prized for its glossy apple-green leaves, dense growth, and exceptional resilience. Native to New Zealand, it’s ideal for hedging, screening, or standalone planting. Fast-growing, easy to maintain, and tolerant of salt, wind, and urban pollution, it’s one of the best evergreens for coastal, rural, or city gardens alike.

Seasonal Highlights

• Spring: Fresh lime-green growth brightens borders and hedges.

• Summer: Dense foliage creates an attractive, glossy backdrop.

• Autumn: Retains vibrant colour and structure as other plants fade.

• Winter: Evergreen canopy provides reliable cover and privacy all season.

Key Features

• Evergreen foliage – Glossy, apple-green leaves offer year-round colour.

• Fast-growing – Quickly establishes dense, attractive cover.

• Hardy and salt-tolerant – Excellent for coastal or exposed sites.

• Low maintenance – Easy to prune and shape.

• Versatile – Ideal for hedging, screening, or as a specimen shrub.

Perfect For

• Hedging and boundaries – Forms a lush, evergreen screen for privacy.

• Coastal gardens – Wind and salt-tolerant, perfect for seaside planting.

• Urban gardens – Handles pollution and compacted soils well.

• Mixed borders – Adds evergreen structure and contrast among flowering plants.

Growing Tips

• Sun/Position: Best in full sun or light shade.

• Soil: Prefers well-drained soil; tolerates chalk, clay, and sandy soils.

• Hardiness: Fully hardy in most of the UK; protect from severe frost when young.

• Care: Trim once or twice a year to maintain shape and density. Water regularly during establishment, especially in dry spells.

Looks Great With

• Other evergreens – Pair with Photinia, Pittosporum, or Viburnum for structure.

• Grasses – Combine with Stipa or Carex for movement.

• Flowering shrubs – Contrast with Hydrangeas or Hebes for seasonal colour.

• Coastal companions – Works beautifully with Escallonia or Euonymus.

Griselinia littoralis is a handsome, fast-growing evergreen shrub that provides year-round colour, shelter, and structure. Hardy, salt-tolerant, and easy to maintain, it’s an ideal choice for hedging and screening in coastal, urban, or traditional gardens.

Griselinia Litorialis 2 Litre Pot Grasslands Nursery Semi Hardy

Does the height include the pot?

No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description

How long does delivery take?

Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.

Where will you leave my plants?

We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.