Native Trees > Griselinia littoralis Broadway Mint
Fleshy, glossy, wavy edged foliage on a reliable and robust shrub has made Griselinia Broadway Mint one of the most widely planted selections of this popular native plant. It is also a proven performer in coastal gardens.
Plant Griselinia littoralis in any well-drained soil. Once established Griselinia are extremely drought tolerant so it is important that they are not over watered when first planted. A light trim each year will ensure plants remain bushy.
Broadway mint is a tremendous plant for hedges screens and low shelter in almost any garden setting or style. Griselinia are useful as a low shelter belt in coastal situations
Griselinia littoralis is planted extensively in parts of Ireland and Scotland where its merits as a hedging plant were recognized long before it became fashionable here in New Zealand.
