Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Griselinia [1555]

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Family: Griseliniaceae

family_ja: グリセリニア

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description_en: Genus of 6 species of dioecious, evergreen shrubs and trees from the forests and coasts of New Zealand and South America. Grown for their handsome, simple, alternate, leathery leaves, they also bear inconspicuous, yellow-green flowers in late spring. In autumn, they produce purple fruits if plants of both sexes are present. Grow as specimen plants for a shrub border or as hedging; ideal as windbreaks in coastal regions. In frost-prone areas, grow half-hardy plants in a cool greenhouse.

hardiness_en: Mostly frost hardy or half hardy; G. littoralis will withstand temperatures down to -12°C ( 10°F).

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propagation_en: Sow seed at 13-18°C (55-64°F) in spring. Take semi-ripe cuttings in summer.

pests_en: Susceptible to fungal leaf spot.

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comment_ja: グリセリニア

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56

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