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Griselinia

Griselinia

9.9
Evergreen shrubs and small trees from New Zealand and South America that people grow as garden hedges
  • noun
  • /ˌɡrɪzəˈlɪniə/
  • Specialized
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  • Griselinia is often used to create dense, attractive hedges in gardens.

Examples

  • The branches of Griselinia remain green throughout the winter.

  • Several species of Griselinia are native to New Zealand's coastal regions.

  • The Griselinia plants thrive in coastal areas.

  • I bought a Griselinia hedge for my garden.

  • Griselinia is commonly planted in gardens for its lush foliage and ability to withstand harsh weather.

  • Gardeners often prefer Griselinia for landscaping because it grows quickly and provides excellent privacy.

  • The dense growth of Griselinia makes it an ideal choice for creating natural barriers in outdoor spaces.

Compounds

Griselinia littoralis
  • Specialized
9.9

A small evergreen tree from New Zealand grown in gardens for its shiny leaves

Griselinia lucida
  • Specialized
9.9

A South American small tree or bush with long shiny evergreen leaves and greenish-yellow flowers

Surface Forms

Griselinia singular
Griselinias plural

Etymology

The word Griselinia is a Latin-style name made from a person's surname plus the ending -ia, which often marks a group of plants; think of it as 'Griselini's plant'. So the name tells you it is a genus of shrubs and small trees, named to honour a person and used for this group of evergreen garden plants.