New Zealand Privet Hedge
Griselinia littoralis
New Zealand Privet (Griselinia littoralis) makes a smooth, dense evergreen hedge of glossy, apple-green leaves that stays fresh and bright all year.
It is the classic seaside hedge, shrugging off salt spray and wind, and grows steadily at 20–40cm a year into a neat screen. Supplied pot grown from 40cm to 150cm, ready to plant at any time of year.
Compare our Griselinia hedging.
- ✓Glossy evergreen leaves
- ✓Salt and wind tolerant
- ✓Neat, dense screen
- ✓Pot grown 40–150cm
Key product facts
New Zealand Privet Hedge Root Types
Choose from our range of New Zealand Privet Hedge sizes and root types below.
Pot grown New Zealand Privet hedging
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Choose your height
Pick a height to see the relevant single-plant and bulk-buy options.
40-60cm
- £8.95
£8.95 per plant
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60-90cm
- £12.95
£12.95 per plant
£647.50Original price was: £647.50.£582.00Current price is: £582.00.£11.64 per plant
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90-120cm
- £19.95
£19.95 per plant
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120-150cm
- £69.95
£69.95 per plant
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Choosing your Griselinia plants
All sizes are pot grown, so they can be planted at any time of year. Larger plants are spaced further apart because they are already bushier.
| Root type | Size | Plants per metre | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pot grown | 40–60cm | 4 | All year |
| Pot grown | 60–90cm | 4 | All year |
| Pot grown | 90–120cm | 3 | All year |
| Pot grown | 120–150cm | 2 | All year |
Some sizes are also sold in packs; check the options above for current availability.
Why plant a Griselinia hedge?
Made for the seaside
Its thick, glossy leaves tolerate salt spray and strong wind, so Griselinia is often planted as the first line of shelter in coastal gardens, where Laurel can scorch.
A neat, fresh-looking screen
The smooth, apple-green leaves give a tidy, bright hedge all year, and its dense growth makes a good privacy screen at 1.5–3m.
Easy to keep tidy
Growing steadily at 20–40cm a year, it needs only one or two light trims a year to stay neat.
Griselinia compared
| Griselinia | Variegated Griselinia | Oleaster | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leaves | Glossy apple-green | Green with cream edges | Grey-green, silver underneath |
| Growth | 20–40cm a year | Slower than green | 30–60cm a year |
| Cold inland sites | Hardy in most areas; can suffer in very cold inland sites | Less hardy; needs shelter | Fully hardy |
| Best for | Seaside and milder gardens | Colour in a sunny, sheltered spot | Exposed coastal and inland boundaries |
For colour, see Variegated New Zealand Privet; for a cold, exposed site, compare Oleaster Hedge.
Choosing the right hedge
Is Griselinia right for you?
A great choice if you want:
- ✓A coastal or seaside garden
- ✓A neat, bright evergreen screen
- ✓Milder parts of the country
- ✓Well-drained soil in sun or light shade
Consider another hedge if:
- ×A very cold, exposed inland site (choose Oleaster)
- ×Deep shade
- ×Ground that stays waterlogged
Where does Griselinia grow best?
Coast and milder gardens
It thrives by the sea and in milder areas, in full sun or light shade. In heavier shade it grows more slowly and less densely. See our coastal hedging for more seaside options.
Soil
Most well-drained soils, including sandy and chalky ground. Avoid ground that stays waterlogged.
Planting and trimming
Planting
Plant at any time of year when the ground is not frozen or waterlogged; in colder areas spring is best. Firm in well and water through the first spring and summer.
Trimming
Trim lightly once or twice a year in spring and late summer. Our Griselinia care guide has more detail.
Buying help
Buying FAQs
What size Griselinia should I buy?+
60–90cm plants at 4 per metre are the best value and root in quickly, especially on windy sites. Choose 90–120cm or 120–150cm for more height straight away.
How many Griselinia plants do I need per metre?+
Plant 40–90cm plants at 4 per metre, 90–120cm at 3 per metre and 120–150cm at 2 per metre, in a single row. The calculator on this page works out the total from your hedge length.
Can I plant Griselinia now?+
Yes. It is pot grown, so it can be planted at any time of year when the ground is not frozen or waterlogged. In colder areas, spring planting lets the roots settle before winter.
Is New Zealand Privet the same as Griselinia?+
Yes. New Zealand Privet and New Zealand Broadleaf are common names for Griselinia littoralis. It is not related to the Common Privet (Ligustrum) used for hedging in the UK.
Will Griselinia grow inland?+
Yes, in most of the UK. It does best in coastal and milder areas; on a very cold, exposed inland site it can be scorched by hard frost and cold wind, so Oleaster is the safer choice there.
How tall can I keep a Griselinia hedge?+
It is usually kept at 1.5–3m with one or two light trims a year. Left untrimmed it can reach 4–5m.
Helpful guides
More help with Griselinia
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Planting essentials
Give your new hedge the best possible start with the planting products we recommend for establishment and healthy growth.
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