Puka

Griselinia Lucida

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Overview

Griselinia lucida, commonly known as Puka or Akapuka, is a lustrous, broadleaf evergreen shrub native to New Zealand. It boasts large, glossy leaves, reaching up to 8 inches long, ideal for creating vivid green backdrops in landscape designs. Puka prefers well-drained soils and can thrive in partial to full sunlight. It typically reaches a height of 15-20 feet, with a similar spread, adding structure and visual interest to gardens.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 9–11Climate Subtropical

Puka (Griselinia Lucida) — commonly known as Puka or Akapuka

Puka (Griselinia Lucida) — broadleaf evergreen shrub native to New Zealand

Puka (Griselinia Lucida) — reaching up to 8 inches long

Puka (Griselinia Lucida) — ideal for creating vivid green backdrops in landscape designs

Puka (Griselinia Lucida) — Puka prefers well-drained soils and can thrive in partial to full sunlight

Puka (Griselinia Lucida) — It typically reaches a height of 15-20 feet

Puka (Griselinia Lucida) — adding structure and visual interest to gardens

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 9–11

Shape & size

Mature height: 10–15 Ft.
Mature width: 8–10 Ft.

Classification

Family: Cornaceae
Climate: Subtropical

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Puka (Griselinia Lucida) — commonly known as Puka or Akapuka

Puka (Griselinia Lucida) — broadleaf evergreen shrub native to New Zealand

Puka (Griselinia Lucida) — reaching up to 8 inches long

Puka (Griselinia Lucida) — ideal for creating vivid green backdrops in landscape designs

Puka (Griselinia Lucida) — Puka prefers well-drained soils and can thrive in partial to full sunlight

Puka (Griselinia Lucida) — It typically reaches a height of 15-20 feet

Puka (Griselinia Lucida) — adding structure and visual interest to gardens

Puka (Griselinia Lucida) — scientifically named Griselinia lucida

Puka (Griselinia Lucida) — is a versatile and attractive evergreen shrub well-regarded for its lush

Puka (Griselinia Lucida) — it thrives in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10

Puka (Griselinia Lucida) — which signals its preference for mild to warm climates

Puka (Griselinia Lucida) — A member of the broadleaf Griselinia family

Puka (Griselinia Lucida) — leathery leaves which can measure up to 10 inches in length

Puka (Griselinia Lucida) — the Puka can reach an impressive size if left untrimmed

Puka (Griselinia Lucida) — extending upwards to heights of 10 to 13 feet

Puka (Griselinia Lucida) — Due to this robust growth

Puka (Griselinia Lucida) — along with its resistance to wind and coastal conditions

Puka (Griselinia Lucida) — landscaping interventions may be necessary to maintain a desired form

Puka (Griselinia Lucida) — Whether used as a stand-alone specimen

Puka (Griselinia Lucida) — makes it an ideal candidate for various landscape applications

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