This dioecious shrub to small tree is commonly epiphytic or grows on rocks with long descending roots and upright spreading branches. It forms a rounded crown with leathery bright green oval leaves and the small flowers appear in spring

Hardiness zones 8 to 10 

Griselinia lucida is naturally found in the north and south island of New Zealand growing in lowland forests to sea level normally as an epiphyte in other trees and becoming terrestrial with age. 

It prefers a well drained organic rich moist soil loam in a semi shaded to sunny position and tolerates frost and exposed conditions but is drought tender.

Puka is grown for its bright foliage and dense habit. It is not commonly cultivated but is suitable as a screen or hedge plant for parks and gardens. It is also grown as windbreak establishing in 3 to 4 years and may be trimmed to form a hedge. It is suitable for coastal regions and is planted as a windbreak. ID 2177

Griselinia (gree-sel-LEE-nee-ah) lucida (loo-SEE-dah)

Cornaceae (kor-NAY-see-ee)
Dogwood Family