OLEARIA macrodonta
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OLEARIA macrodonta
Commonly known as Arorangi, Daisy bush, New Zealand holly
Greyish green holly-like leaves, good for a coastal shelter
individually £13.50 each , 10+ £12.50 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - insects, butterflies -
Place of origin
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Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenLeaves to 10cm (4in) long, silver-white-felted beneath.
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White
With reddish-brown centres. -
Australian / New Zealand
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BorderSuitable for a large shrub border
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Coastal / windswept
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Fully hardyBorderline
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Dentate
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Oblong
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Ovate
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Height
6m (20ft) -
Spread
5m (16ft)
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HedgeIdeal for hedging
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Tall ShrubVigorous upright shrub or small tree. Flowers in large corymbs to 15cm (6in) across.
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Pruning group 6
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
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Hardy - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)Borderline -
Scented flowers
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
Shelter from cold, dry wind -
Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size6m (20ft)
5m (16ft)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Olearia - Care Guide
- Caring for Olearia - Introduction
- Fully hardy Olearias suitable as hedging plants or windbreaks especially in coastal areas
- Hardy taller growing Olearia species as specimen or freestanding plants in a shrub border or woodland context
- Smaller growing ornamental species of Olearia which are better grown in the greenhouse in colder parts of the country
- Summer Pruning Olearia scilloniensis - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Summer propagation - Video Tip ondemand_video
