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Products > Plants - Browse By Plant Category > Tree > Corynocarpus laevigata 'Variegata'   Corynocarpus laevigata 'Variegata' - Variegated New Zealand Laurel    [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Tree Family: Corynocarpaceae Origin: New Zealand (Australasia) Evergreen: Yes Variegated Foliage: Yes Flower Color: White Bloomtime: Spring Height: 25-40 feet Width: 15-25 feet Exposure: Light Shade/Part Sun Seaside: Yes Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F May be Poisonous  (More Info): Yes Corynocarpus laevigata 'Variegata' (Variegated New Zealand Laurel) - This is a slow growing narrow upright evergreen tree reaching 25 to 40 feet tall densely covered with oblong dark glossy green foliage with creamy variegation. In the spring, small white flowers are followed by orange (poisonous) berries. Plant in part sun and water regularly. Hardy to 20-25 F. This makes a good container plant, for screening in shaded locations or under eaves. It looks best when trimmed and not sheared.  The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens in the Santa Barbara area. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information about this plant, even if they disagree with what we have written.     [MORE INFO]