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How to Grow and Care for New Zealand broadleaf

New Zealand broadleaf, also known as Pāpāuma, Broadleaf, Kapuka, NZ Privet, Akapuka

New Zealand broadleaf thrives best in well-draining soil and can tolerate a wide range of conditions, from coastal to wind-swept environments. Special care points include providing shelter from harsh frosts and ensuring it's not in overly waterlogged ground. Regular pruning helps maintain its dense foliage and desired shape.

Watering schedule: Every 2-3 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing New Zealand broadleaf

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 2-3 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7
Planting Time	Late spring, Summer, Early fall
Hardiness Zones	6-9

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Varieties of New Zealand broadleaf

New Zealand broadleaf 'Variegata'

New Zealand broadleaf 'Variegata' is bred from the broadleaf plant and is an evergreen shrub. It features attractive light-green, oval-shaped foliage with cream coloration around the edges. As a winner of the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit and given its ease of trimming, it is popular as a screen or hedge.

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New Zealand broadleaf is an upright evergreen with the potential to grow as a tree but is commonly cultivated as a shrub. It features thick, leathery leaves about 4 inches (10 cm) long, which boast a glossy green sheen. The foliage is roundish and displays small, inconspicuous flowers. New Zealand broadleaf is dioecious, with male and female flowers on separate plants. It adapts well to coastal full sun to light shade environments and requires well-draining, slightly fertile soil with average watering. While it can endure seaside and windy conditions, it is susceptible to hot, dry climates.