Further Information

You'll see our recommended planting densities for each size and root type listed next to the products below. We suggest that you use these as a guide, taking into consideration how long you're willing to wait to see your finished hedge. As a rough indication bare roots can be planted at anything from 3 to 7 per metre and cell grown between 4 and 6 - the higher densities here would need to be planted in a double staggered row or zig-zag.

For more information on planting distances please see our planting density advice section. Prices shown are the price per plant unless otherwise stated.

Pruning Advice

Griselinia littoralis grows moderately fast but is fairly low maintenance, with an annual prune being enough to help it keep its shape and size and encourage new growth. This should be done each spring when young, and in spring or summer thereafter. Although, we strongly recommend checking for nesting birds if pruning in springtime.

Giselinia benefits greatly from applying a generous mulch to the base after pruning. If you want to give it another trim to maintain a tidy and more formal look, you can prune it up until early autumn if needed.

Overall, Griselinia is largely quite forgiving and its quick growth rate means it’ll usually bounce back from even severe pruning.

Don't forget however, that you must check the hedge for any potential nest sites prior to commencing any trimming, especially with electric trimmers.

Delivery & Returns

Everything you need to know about your delivery: Free delivery - this is available on all orders when you reach a minimum order value. Details are in the delivery information table below. Current delivery times: within 7 working days. *Some trees and troughs can be up to 14 days.

Product Type	Standard Delivery Charge	Minimum Order Values (inc VAT) for FREE Delivery
All Items (Excluding Root Balls and Pleached Trees)	£9.98 delivery charge (orders up to £250)	Orders of £250 and over - FREE
Root Balls	£29.99 delivery charge (orders up to £250)	Orders of £250 and over - FREE
Pleached Trees (Specialist Delivery)	£450 delivery charge (orders up to £1500)	Orders of £1500 and over - FREE

Premium Delivery – Choose a day that suits you for your delivery. If premium delivery is available on the products you’ve chosen, simply select this option at checkout. For an additional £16.00, you can choose a specific date to have your order delivered. This means orders less than £250 will pay the applicable delivery fee plus £16 and orders above £250 only £16.00.

For full delivery information, including area exceptions, see our delivery page.

Griselinia littoralis Hedge New Zealand Privet

Name: Griselinia littoralis Hedge
Brand: Hedges Direct
SKU: GRIS
Price: 7.99 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.6 (426 reviews)

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Griselinia is a dense evergreen hedge plant with soft, glossy, apple green leaves on pear green stems.

EVERGREEN
AVERAGE GROWING
HAS BERRIES
Is Grazing Animal Friendly

Planting Conditions: Suitable for normal, chalk and clay soils, full sun to semi shaded areas and inland, exposed and coastal sites
Growth Rate: Average growing, expect 20-40cm a year
Height: Easily maintained at 1-6m
Bare root plants are shown as a single bare root with a bundle for comparison or as individuals. Please note if ordering 1 x bare root, this will be a single plant not a bundle unless shown as a multibuy item.
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Griselinia Hedge Plants Description

With its glossy, apple-green leaves and soft, leathery texture, Griselinia (Griselinia littoralis) is a lush, evergreen hedging plant that brings colour to gardens all year round. Unlike many other evergreens, Griselinia hedging has a softer, more open structure, giving it a slightly relaxed and natural feel while still providing good coverage. In the springtime, a female Griselinia hedge sometimes produces small flowers and non-toxic berries, which are great for attracting pollinators.

Whether it’s used as a formal boundary hedge or a more informal shrub, Griselinia littoralis offers flexibility and easy upkeep. This species is one of the best hedging choices for coastal and exposed gardens, known for its high salt tolerance and ability to withstand strong winds. It thrives in well-drained normal, chalk, or clay soils, prefers full sun, and is drought-tolerant once established — making it a relatively low-maintenance option. With a moderate growth rate of 20-40cm per year, it quickly forms a dense hedge that responds well to occasional trimming.

Our Griselinia hedge plants are available as bare root (from autumn to spring, with pre-orders available in summer) and pot-grown plants all year round for flexible planting.* Learn more with our hedging root types guide. Or, for a colourful, variegated alternative, why not try Griselinia 'Dixon's Cream' Hedge (Griselinia littoralis 'Variegata') — known for its creamy-white edged foliage?

To give your hedge the best start, take a look at our guide on how to plant hedging for expert tips to help your plants thrive.

*Bare-root and root-ball stock are subject to availability and may change, but are generally available from autumn through to spring.

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What are root types?

Root types explained.

Bare root
Field grown, bare roots are young plants that are only planted when they are dormant, from autumn to spring. We lift bare root plants and despatch them during the season but they can be pre-ordered in summer. As they are cheaper to grow, they are one of our most affordable hedge planting options.
Pot grown
Pot grown plants can be planted year round and make a convenient option. They come in a wide range of sizes, from 10cm to 2.5m so they're suitable for the majority of planting requirements.
Root ball
Also field grown, root ball plants are scooped out of the ground using machinery to keep their root system intact and wrapped in bio-degradable, hessian sacks. They are mature plants that provide dense coverage very early on, ideal for when you need a thick hedge quickly.
Instant
Grown in troughs or bags that measure 50cm-1 metre in length and carefully clipped during the growing season. Our instant hedging troughs create a dramatic, instant hedge effect.