Griselinia littoralis 'Canterbury' Canterbury Broadleaf / Kāpuka is the standout cultivar for gardeners who want all the toughness of New Zealand's most trusted hedging native, paired with one of the most visually distinctive foliage combinations in the native plant world. With small, dark-green, glossy leaves with distinctive red stems, 'Canterbury' is a dense grower that can be easily clipped into various shapes, making it an ideal option for hedging and screening. A versatile NZ native cultivar, 'Canterbury' is known for its attractive dark red stems and finer, rich-green foliage, with a dense growth habit ideal for both formal and informal hedges and shrubberies.

Griselinia littoralis - Canterbury

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Botanical Name	Griselinia littoralis 'Canterbury'
Māori Name	Kāpuka, Pāpāuma
Common Name	Canterbury Broadleaf, NZ Broadleaf
Family	Griseliniaceae
Type	Evergreen shrub / small tree
Propagation	Cutting grown — consistent, uniform clonal cultivar
Origin	New Zealand native cultivar
Mature Height	Approximately 4 m at maturity; approximately 3 m after 5 years
Mature Spread	Approximately 2.5 m
Sun Requirements	Full sun to partial shade
Soil	Prefers well-drained conditions; tolerates most soil types — avoid waterlogged soils
Flowering	Late spring to mid-summer — small green-yellow flowers
Stem Colour	Distinctive red-brown stems — a key ornamental feature year-round
Wind Tolerance	Excellent — tolerates wind and coastal sites
Salt Spray Tolerance	Good — tolerates coastal conditions
Frost Tolerance	Very hardy — tolerates heavy frosts; a good option for colder climates
Drought Tolerance	Good once established
Growth Rate	Medium — reliable and consistent
Maintenance	Very low — tidy and compact habit requires minimal intervention
Conservation Status	Not Threatened

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Getting our plants to you…

Tree Guys Nurseries will courier your order to any destination in New Zealand - North or South Islands. Orders are dispatched on a Monday or Tuesday, so all orders must be received by Friday of the week before.

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Please note: We have a minimum plant order of $45 (unless you are picking up plants).

Delivery Costs:

Courier & Packing costs charges are calculated at checkout time depending on the size of stock selected and the delivery destination - by going to check out you can find out the cost of freight, this does not obligate you to proceed with the order.

- All plants and freight must be paid for prior to your order being sent.

- If the plants you order are too big to be couriered we will contact you about alternative delivery arrangements.

Box Sizing & Freight Costs:

Small:

8 x 9cm pots

6 x 10cm pot

2 x Pb5 Bag or 3L Pot

Medium:

25 x 9cm pots

16 x 10cm pot

6 - 8 x Pb5 Bag or 3L Pot

Large (suitable for taller plants):

24 x 9cm pots

15 x 10cm pot

6 - 8 x Pb5 Bag or 3L Pot

North Island

Hawkes Bay - All Boxes $10

Northern Hawkes Bay - All Boxes $15

Outside Hawkes Bay - small $35, large $48

South Island

All of South Island - small $45, medium $55, large $90

Please note: We do not ship to Australia or internationally, in compliance with New Zealand biosecurity regulations.

Griselinia littoralis - Canterbury

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