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(Olearia solandri)
Coastal Daisybush (Olearia solandri)
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Peter de Lange
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Photo by: Peter de Lange | License Type: Public Domain | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/ | Rights Holder: Peter de Lange | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2021-05-30T11:34:44-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Olearia solandri, commonly known as Coastal Daisybush, is an evergreen shrub native to coastal areas, lowland forests, and subalpine scrublands of New Zealand. It typically grows to a height of 9-12 feet (2.7-3.7 meters) and a width of 4-6 feet (1.2-1.8 meters). The shrub has a dense, twiggy form and bears small, leathery leaves that are green above and white beneath, giving a silvered appearance. The Daisybush produces clusters of daisy-like flowers, with white petals surrounding a yellow center, which bloom from late winter to spring, providing a valuable nectar source for insects.
Coastal Daisybush is valued for its hardiness and the contrast its foliage and flowers provide in a garden setting. It is often used for hedging, screening, and coastal plantings due to its tolerance of wind and salt spray. This shrub prefers well-drained soils and can tolerate drought once established, making it suitable for xeriscaping. It requires full sun to light shade and benefits from occasional pruning to maintain a compact shape. While generally pest-free, it can be susceptible to root rot in poorly drained soils.CC BY-SA 4.0
Coastal Daisybush is valued for its hardiness and the contrast its foliage and flowers provide in a garden setting. It is often used for hedging, screening, and coastal plantings due to its tolerance of wind and salt spray. This shrub prefers well-drained soils and can tolerate drought once established, making it suitable for xeriscaping. It requires full sun to light shade and benefits from occasional pruning to maintain a compact shape. While generally pest-free, it can be susceptible to root rot in poorly drained soils.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Shrub
- Height: 9-12 feet
- Width: 4-6 feet
- Growth Rate: Slow
- Flower Color: White
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Slow, Medium
Common Uses
Bank Stabilization, Bee Garden, Butterfly Garden, Drought Tolerant, Fragrant, Hedges, Low Maintenance, Street Planting
Natural Habitat
Coastal areas, lowland forests, and subalpine scrublands of New Zealand
Other Names
Common Names: Coastal Tree Daisy
Scientific Names: , Olearia solandri, Aster solanderi, Aster solandri, Eurybia solandri, Olearia consimilis, Olearia fasciculifolia, Olearia quinquefida, Shawia solandri,
GBIF Accepted Name: Olearia solandri (Hook.fil.) Hook.fil.