Griselinia Littoralis is a dense hedge that boasts glossy, oval-shaped, apple-green leaves. Due to its evergreen attribute, you can enjoy the dense and lush hedge all year round!
Not only does the New Zealand Privet provide screening opportunities, the smooth, rubbery-feeling leaves can also give you protection from winds and noise pollution. As well as this, considering the hardy foliage, Griselinia littoralis can tolerate many harsh weather conditions, therefore making it the perfect choice for seaside locations (and inland positions, too).
The New Zealand Privet can quickly establish into a mature hedge and does best when it is trimmed to shape. With an average growth rate of 20-40cm per annum, it is quite a low maintenance evergreen hedge, meaning you can leave it to grow on its own.
It is also important to notice that the Griselinia littoralis does prefer well-drained soil, but it is rather tolerant elsewise.
Though it is a great low maintenance hedge, the New Zealand Privet is dependant on the age of the hedge when it comes to pruning times.
Regarding newly planted Griselinia littoralis (planted in the winter), you can carry out some pruning in Spring and then again in the next two following Spring seasons. Once it has then become more mature, the hedge can be pruned in the summer, on an annual basis, just to ensure you are keeping it to its best desired shape.
The pruning is simple, and you are only required to remove any dead, diseased or damaged shoots (along with the general trim to maintain its shape). Your New Zealand Privet is also likely to benefit from a feed or mulch once you have done your pruning, as to help the hedge recover and flourish.
When should I plant New Zealand Privet hedging?
The best time to plant your New Zealand Privet hedging is from the middle of autumn, through to late winter (as long as the ground is not frozen).
How far apart do you plant New Zealand Privet plants?
You should space out your New Zealand Privet plants by around 2 per metre, 50cm apart. You can go for around 4 per metre, for a much denser hedge quicker, but 2 per metre will give the plants plenty of space to establish and flourish effectively.
How to plant your New Zealand Privet:
Something we do recommend doing several months in advance to buying your New Zealand Privet, is digging over the area where you will be planting (especially if the soil is rather poor). Ensure to also remove any weeds, first - the best way to do so is through using weed killer.
Then mix in some compost or well-rotted manure, about 2 spades deep in the soil. If your soil is quite rich, then this will not need to be done, but the weeds will still need to be removed.̴Ì?
Make a hole that is the same depth as the root mass but twice as wide. Place the plant(s) in, ensuring it's straight. Backfill with soil, and press down gently but firmly to secure.
Ensure you water the hedge very well during dry weather for the first year after planting, to prevent any risk of drought stress.
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Griselinia Littoralis is a dense hedge that boasts glossy, oval-shaped, apple-green leaves. Due to its evergreen attribute, you can enjoy the dense and lush hedge all year round!
Not only does the New Zealand Privet provide screening opportunities, the smooth, rubbery-feeling leaves can also give you protection from winds and noise pollution. As well as this, considering the hardy foliage, Griselinia littoralis can tolerate many harsh weather conditions, therefore making it the perfect choice for seaside locations (and inland positions, too).
The New Zealand Privet can quickly establish into a mature hedge and does best when it is trimmed to shape. With an average growth rate of 20-40cm per annum, it is quite a low maintenance evergreen hedge, meaning you can leave it to grow on its own.
It is also important to notice that the Griselinia littoralis does prefer well-drained soil, but it is rather tolerant elsewise.
Though it is a great low maintenance hedge, the New Zealand Privet is dependant on the age of the hedge when it comes to pruning times.
Regarding newly planted Griselinia littoralis (planted in the winter), you can carry out some pruning in Spring and then again in the next two following Spring seasons. Once it has then become more mature, the hedge can be pruned in the summer, on an annual basis, just to ensure you are keeping it to its best desired shape.
The pruning is simple, and you are only required to remove any dead, diseased or damaged shoots (along with the general trim to maintain its shape). Your New Zealand Privet is also likely to benefit from a feed or mulch once you have done your pruning, as to help the hedge recover and flourish.
When should I plant New Zealand Privet hedging?
The best time to plant your New Zealand Privet hedging is from the middle of autumn, through to late winter (as long as the ground is not frozen).
How far apart do you plant New Zealand Privet plants?
You should space out your New Zealand Privet plants by around 2 per metre, 50cm apart. You can go for around 4 per metre, for a much denser hedge quicker, but 2 per metre will give the plants plenty of space to establish and flourish effectively.
How to plant your New Zealand Privet:
Something we do recommend doing several months in advance to buying your New Zealand Privet, is digging over the area where you will be planting (especially if the soil is rather poor). Ensure to also remove any weeds, first - the best way to do so is through using weed killer.
Then mix in some compost or well-rotted manure, about 2 spades deep in the soil. If your soil is quite rich, then this will not need to be done, but the weeds will still need to be removed.̴Ì?
Make a hole that is the same depth as the root mass but twice as wide. Place the plant(s) in, ensuring it's straight. Backfill with soil, and press down gently but firmly to secure.
Ensure you water the hedge very well during dry weather for the first year after planting, to prevent any risk of drought stress.
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Field grown, bare roots are young plants that are only planted when they are dormant, from autumn to spring. We lift bare root plants and despatch them during the season but they can be pre-ordered in summer. As they are cheaper to grow, they are one of our most affordable hedge planting options.
Pot grown plants can be planted year round and make a convenient option. They come in a wide range of sizes, from 10cm to 2.5m so they're suitable for the majority of planting requirements.
Also field grown, root ball plants are scooped out of the ground using machinery to keep their root system intact and wrapped in bio-degradable, hessian sacks. They are mature plants that provide dense coverage very early on, ideal for when you need a thick hedge quickly.
Grown in troughs or bags that measure 50cm-1 metre in length and carefully clipped during the growing season. Our instant hegding troughs create a dramatic, instant hedge effect.
Our bare root discount deals include bundles of 50, 100, and 250 plants. The bigger the bundle, the higher the discount.
