Akapuka (Griselinia littoralis)

Common name: Broadleaf

Griselinia littoralis is a hardy, fast-growing shrub suited to coastal and exposed sites, widely used for shelter and restoration planting.

Purei is a robust wetland sedge suited to stormwater treatment areas, wetland edges, and low-lying riparian planting.

Availability

Eco-sourced native plants are available for project-scale planting and grow-to-order programmes. Contact us to discuss plant supply.

Suitable for

Coastal planting

Shelter and hedging

Exposed sites

Characteristics

Height: up to 3–10m

Form: dense shrub or small tree

Habitat: coastal and lowland forest margins

Light: full sun to partial shade

Frost tolerance: moderate

Restoration uses

Coastal restoration

Shelter and windbreak planting

Early-stage revegetation

Amenity and urban planting