OLEARIA macrodonta

Greyish green holly-like leaves, good for a coastal shelter

individually £11.50 each , 10+ £10.00 each

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

2 to 3 Litre

Evergreen
Leaves to 10cm (4in) long, silver-white-felted beneath.
White
With reddish-brown centres.
Height
6m (20ft)
Spread
5m (16ft)
Hedge Ideal for hedging
Tall Shrub
Vigorous upright shrub or small tree. Flowers in large corymbs to 15cm (6in) across.
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)
Full sun
Shelter from cold, dry wind
Additional Features
Good to know - wildlife plant - insects, butterflies
Place of origin
New Zealand.
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
Garden Location/Conditions
Coastal / windswept
Hardiness
Frost hardy (down to -5)
Leaf margin
Dentate see photos above
Leaf shape
Oblong see photos above
Ovate
Pruning group
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.

RHS group 9 & 11
Scented Plants
Scented flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Soil Conditions
Fertile well drained soil
Wildlife
Bee friendly
Butterfly friendly
Rabbit Resistant