This small tree has a short gnarled trunk with spreading branches that form a rounded crown. It has glossy bright green leathery oval leaves and the tiny male and female greenish flowers appear in clusters during late spring.  

Hardiness zones 8 to 10 

Griselinia littoralis is naturally found throughout New Zealand from coastal lowlands to montane forests extending to sub-alpine forests. 

It prefers an open sunny position tolerating dry conditions and grows in most well drained fertile moist but not wet soils and tolerates drought, light frost and salt spray

Kapuka is grown for its foliage and spreading crown and is planted in parks and gardens as a specimen or used in borders for screening. It may also be trimmed to form a hedge and is suitable for costal and low mountain regions. It establishes in 3 to 4 years and is generally a hardy plant. ID 2768

Griselinia (gree-sel-LEE-nee-ah) littoralis (lit-or-AH-lis)

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