Kapuka, Broadleaf, Papauma, New Zealand privet
Griselinia littoralis
Family: Cornaceae
What it is like
A tree or shrub. It grows to 6-12 m high. It spreads 4.5 m wide. The leaves are dense and are bright green. They are leathery and oval. Plants are separately male and female. The flowers are pale green. The fruit are purple to black.
There are 6 or 7 Griselinia species.
Where it is found
A temperate climate plant. They need well drained soil and sunshine. They are resistant to salt. It suits hardiness zones 9-11. Tasmania Herbarium. Arboretum Tasmania. Hobart Botanical Gardens.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, New Zealand (country/location of origin), Slovenia, Tasmania
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seed or cuttings.