Griselinia Ardmore Emerald

Name: Griselinia Ardmore Emerald
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 10310r
Price: 312.8 NZD
Availability: InStock
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Kapuka, New Zealand Broadleaf

Griselinia 'Ardmore Emerald', also known as Kapuka, is a robust New Zealand native tree prized for its glossy dark green foliage and rapid growth. Ideal for hedging, shelter belts, and privacy screens, it quickly forms a dense, evergreen barrier that thrives in a wide range of conditions—including coastal and wind-exposed sites. Its tidy form, minimal maintenance needs, and strong tolerance to salt-laden winds make it a dependable choice for both rural and urban landscapes across New Zealand.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Trees
Height:	8.00 m
Spread:	4.00 m
Flowering time:	Spring
Tolerances:	Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses:	Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Ponds, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles:	Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Fast
Also known as	Kapuka, New Zealand Broadleaf

How to grow a Griselinia Ardmore Emerald hedge in NZ

Growing an amazing Ardmore Emerald hedge in NZ starts with determining the plant spacing. As a general guide, 50 cm between the plants is the ideal spacing for a Griselinia hedge. If you want the hedge to fill in faster, you can shorten the spacing to 40 cm. However, going wider than 50 cm will have two effects. The first is that the gap between the plants at the base will be harder to fill in and this can cause frustration. The second is that the plants will tend to grow wider rather than upward. At a closer spacing the plants compete for light, and in doing so, they push each other upwards. Therefore, The Plant Company recommends a 40-50 cm spacing to achieve an amazing hedge.

What is the Griselinia Ardmore Emerald planting distance?

The planting distance for Griselinia Ardmore Emerald when growing a hedge is 50 cm between the plants. If you want the hedge to fill in faster, you can shorten the spacing to 40 cm. However, going wider than 50 cm will have two effects. The first is that the gap between the plants at the base will be harder to fill in and this can cause frustration. The second is that the plants will tend to grow wider rather than upward. At a closer spacing the plants compete for light, and in doing so, they push each other upwards. If you are wanting discrete plants, i.e., not a hedge, the recommended planting distance is five metres apart.

What is the Griselinia Ardmore Emerald growth rate?

The growth rate of Griselinia Ardmore Emerald depends on where it is positioned and how well it is cared for. In a warm climate with good growing conditions, it will grow to 8 m tall and 4 m wide in about ten years. Where anything impedes the growth such as drought, wind exposure, cold climates it will grow at a slower rate. While this tree can grow to 8 m tall, it is often clipped to smaller sizes and often into a hedge. Overall, the growth rate is considered medium-fast relative to other NZ native plants.

What height and size does Griselinia Ardmore Emerald grow to?

Griselinia Ardmore Emerald can grow to a height of 8 metres with a spread of 4 metres. The plants can be trimmed to a smaller size and this encourages them to become bushier. This is one of the reasons why it makes for a fantastic hedge and screening plant.

What are the landscaping uses for Griselinia Ardmore Emerald in NZ?

Griselinia Ardmore Emerald is a popular choice in landscaping projects in NZ. It makes a wonderfully dense hedge and a fantastic screen, but also makes for a lovely specimen. It is also well suited to being a colourful backdrop for smaller plants. It is the gorgeous foliage and versatility of this plant that makes it a popular choice in landscaping.