Griselinia spacing is one of the most important factors in creating a strong, healthy hedge or screen for your New Zealand garden. Whether you’re planting a native shelterbelt or a lush evergreen boundary, knowing how far apart to plant Griselinia will help your hedge establish quickly and flourish for years to come. Here, we’ll guide you through the optimal spacing for different Griselinia types, answer common questions, and recommend top varieties to suit your landscaping needs.

Griselinia littoralis, commonly known as Kapuka, is a popular New Zealand native shrub valued for its lush, glossy green foliage and dense, upright growth. It typically grows to 4–6 metres tall and is widely used for hedging, screening, and shelter planting. Kapuka thrives in full sun or partial shade and tolerates wind, coastal conditions, and moderate frost. This hardy evergreen is easy to maintain and adds year-round structure and greenery to NZ gardens.
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Griselinia Ardmore Emerald is a lush, NZ-native shrub known for its glossy, deep green foliage and dense, upright growth. It typically reaches 3-4 metres in height and 2-4 metres in width, making it ideal for hedging, screening, or as a specimen plant. Hardy and low-maintenance, it thrives in full sun to part shade and tolerates wind, coastal exposure, and light frost. ‘Ardmore Emerald’ brings vibrant structure and year-round greenery to any New Zealand garden.
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