Olearia - Tree Daisy
Olearia - Tree Daisies (aka Ake Ake) are a group of shrubs and trees that are attractive and varied and are particularly tough in dry and windy conditions. This makes them particularly useful for shelter and establishing plants in reasonably difficult situations.
Olearia have interesting colouring with most being muted subtle tones such as lighter greens, blue green, and silvery tones. Many have light undersides on the leaves adding to the lighter colour of the overall bush. Olearias also have rough rustic looking bark, giving them a very tough and rugged look.
As the name suggests, Olearia Tree Daisies become covered in masses of small daisy flowers throughout spring and summer. These are very attractive and add interest to the tree.
Olearia range from very small compact bushes, such as Olearia nummularifolia and Olearia haastii, to quite big shrubby trees such as Olearia traversii (Chatham Island Ake Ake) and Olearia paniculata (Golden Ake Ake). The look of Olearias differs a lot and there is huge variety available. Some have small needle like leaves, some are big and leafy, and there is a huge range in between.
The larger tree forms are very tough and wind hardy so are very useful for tall shelter. Olearia are excellent in coastal situations, but some varieties are perfectly at home in alpine situations, such as Olearia avicenniaefolia (Mountain Ake Ake), Olearia Dartonii, Olearia Solandri and many more.
Olearia clip beautifully and make a lovely tough hedge from Medium to tall. Olearia paniculata is a favourite for hedging due to it's interesting colour and wavy leaves, ability to withstand a range of conditions and it's very traditional look. Other Olearia are also very suitable for hedging and their colourings make for an interesting and different hedge.
- New Zealand native
- Hedge 1m - 5m
- Lightly trim for shelter or screen 1.5m - 2m
- Prolific daisy flowers - mainly white, spring-summer
- Prefers full sun, some varieties are fine in shade
- Drought hardy
- Needs good drainage
- Tolerates wind and coastal exposure
- Most Frost hardy
- Evergreen
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100x Coin Leaved Bush Daisy - $3.99 each
Olearia Nummularifolia - A very different tree daisy that dense twiggy growth and small spoon shaped yellowish green leaves, with buff undersides. ...
View full details100x Golden Tree Daisy - $3.99 each
Olearia Solandri - Twiggy Tree Daisy - A nice shrub with small green-yellow leaves. It is good for fast-growing shelter and hedging in dry situatio...
View full details25x Coin Leaved Bush Daisy - $4.99 each
Olearia Nummularifolia - A very different tree daisy that dense twiggy growth and small spoon shaped yellowish green leaves, with buff undersides. ...
View full details25x Golden Ake Ake - $4.99 each
Olearia Paniculata - Golden Ake Ake is a simple uncomplicated shrub, that is tough and hardy and makes a wonderful hedge. Being part of the Oleari...
View full details25x Golden Tree Daisy - $4.99 each
Olearia Solandri - Golden Tree Daisy - A nice shrub with small green-yellow leaves. It is good for fast-growing shelter and hedging in dry situatio...
View full details25x Olearia Haastii - $4.99 each
Olearia X Haastii - an upright, bushy, evergreen smallish shrub with dark green, shiny, leathery leaves. Flower heads of white daisy flowers, summe...
View full details25x Twiggy Tree Daisy - $4.99 each
Olearia lineata dartonii - Twiggy Tree Daisy is an interesting and unusual shrub that is perfectly suited for planting in any challenging climate. ...
View full details5x Alpine Shrub Daisy - $5.99 each
Olearia X Haastii - an upright, bushy, evergreen smallish shrub with dark green, shiny, leathery leaves. Flower heads of white daisy flowers, summe...
View full details5x Banks Peninsula Button Daisy - $5.99 each
Leptinella Minor - A tough creeping groundcover with attractive fern like foliage. Leaves are a dull green colour with brown colourings in some c...
View full details5x Chatham Island Ake Ake - $5.99 each
Olearia Traversii - Chatham Island Ake Ake is a very tough and hardy shrubby tree. Being part of the Olearia family Chatham Island Ake Ake is espe...
View full details5x Coin Leaved Bush Daisy - $5.99 each
Olearia Nummularifolia - A very different tree daisy that dense twiggy growth and small spoon shaped yellowish green leaves, with buff undersides. ...
View full details5x Golden Ake Ake - $5.99 each
Olearia Paniculata - Golden Ake Ake is a simple uncomplicated shrub, that is tough and hardy and makes a wonderful hedge. Being part of the Oleari...
View full details5x Golden Tree Daisy - $5.99 each
A nice shrub with small green-yellow leaves. It is good for fast-growing shelter and hedging in dry situations or exposed windy sites. Produces mas...
View full details5x Mountain Ake Ake - $5.99 each
Olearia Avicenniafolia - An attractive shrub or small tree with large thick shiny leaves, green on top and white underneath, forms a nice rounded s...
View full details5x Twiggy Tree Daisy - $5.99 each
Olearia lineata dartonii - Twiggy Tree Daisy is an interesting and unusual shrub that is perfectly suited for planting in any challenging climate. ...
View full detailsOlearia Avicennieafolia
Olearia Avicenniafolia - An attractive shrub or small tree with large thick shiny leaves, green on top and white underneath. Produces masses of sma...
View full detailsOlearia Cheesemanii
Olearia cheesemaniiCoastal Beauty with Bold Foliage and Brilliant Blooms White Tree Daisy Size: Mature Height 1m x Width 1m Flowering Period: La...
View full detailsOlearia dartonii
Olearia lineata dartonii - Twiggy Tree Daisy is an interesting and unusual shrub that is perfectly suited for planting in any challenging climate. ...
View full detailsOlearia Haastii
Olearia X Haastii - an upright, bushy, evergreen smallish shrub with dark green, shiny, leathery leaves. Flower heads of white daisy flowers, summe...
View full detailsOlearia Nummularifolia
Olearia Nummularifolia - A very different tree daisy that dense twiggy growth and small spoon shaped yellowish green leaves, with buff undersides. ...
View full detailsOlearia Paniculata
Olearia Paniculata - Golden Ake Ake or Akiraho - Tolerant of very dry conditions, and interesting colour make this an essential for dry gardens. Ke...
View full detailsOlearia solandri
Olearia Solandri - Golden Tree Daisy - A nice shrub with small green-yellow leaves. It is good for fast-growing shelter and hedging in dry situatio...
View full detailsOlearia Traversii x 1
Olearia Traversii - Chatham Island Ake Ake is a very tough and hardy shrubby tree. Being part of the Olearia family Chatham Island Ake Ake is espe...
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