Geographical origin: New Zealand
Adult dimensions: 2.50 to 8m
Foliage: Evergreen
Type of soil: Moist, rich, with an acid tendency riche, humifère à tendance acide
Climate: Hardy to -10°C
Site: Partial shade to full sun
Properties and uses:
The Griseline is also called English Fusain anglais ; it is a shrub which has a shiny, evergreen, extremely bright, green-apple foliage. It is wind and sea sprays resistant. The opulence of its foliage is appreciated in all seasons, and this is why i sis frequently used in the creation of wind breaking hedges or screen on seaside areas.
Several cultivars are available:
- 'Bantry Bay' has a foliage with yellow stain.
- 'Green Jewel' does not measure more than 2m and has a foliage largely variegated with white.
- 'Variegata' is a variety with creamy-white margins on the leaves.
- 'Pointe du Raz' is an erect shrub, with larger, rounder leaves which can reach 8m as an adult specimen.