Plant
New Zealand Broadleaf
Griselinia littoralisAlso known as Kapuka, Papauma, Broadleaf
New Zealand broadleaf forms a dense, rounded canopy of leathery apple-green foliage that easily withstands fierce maritime gales and salty sea spray. Small greenish flowers emerge in spring, giving way to dark purple berries that ripen through autumn to feed native forest birds. Often beginning life as an epiphyte in tree crowns, it eventually sends stout roots down to ground level to establish as a freestanding tree.
EvergreenCoastalWind-Tolerant
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preyAutotrophic (photosynthesis)
Predators
- Brushtail possum
- Red deer
- Feral goat
ThreatsBrowsing by invasive possums, deer, and livestock
HabitatsCoastal margins, lowland forests, subalpine shrublands
Life span100–250 years
Classification
- OrderApiales
- FamilyGriseliniaceae
- GenusGriselinia
- SpeciesGriselinia littoralis
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Wild berries have toxic look-alikes; never eat based on app identification alone.
Responsible observation
- Windbreak Planting: Place along exposed seaside boundaries to establish hardy shelter.
- Wildlife Watching: Scan fruiting canopies in late summer to spot native foraging birds.
- Garden Care: Clip lightly in early spring to encourage dense foliage without damage.
Seed Disperser (c) Christopher Stephens, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Christopher Stephens · cc-by-sa
Pollinator (c) Possums' End, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Possums' End · cc-by
Invasive Herbivore (c) Jes, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA) · cc-by-sa
Close Relative (c) Jacqui Geux, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Jacqui Geux · cc-by
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