Olearia ilicifolia (Compositae) Evergreen shrub

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Olearia ilicifolia
Evergreen shrub
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The Olearia ilicifolia plant species is found in New Zealand. It is a member of the Compositae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as Eurybia dentata linearifolia.

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Latin Name:  Olearia ilicifolia
Family:  Compositae
Author:  Hook.f.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  3   Mature Width:  3

Habitat:  Lowland to sub-alpine forest and scrub, southwards from latitude 38°s on North, South and Stewart Islands[44].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in any well-drained moderately fertile soil in full sun[182, 200]. Thrives in a chalky soil[182] but prefers a light loam or peaty soil[11]. Very tolerant of maritime exposure[11, 75]. This species is not very hardy outside the milder western and southwestern maritime areas of Britain[1], tolerating temperatures down to about -15°c[200]. Closely related to O. macrodonta, but somewhat hardier, it succeeds outdoors at Wakehurst Place in Sussex[11]. The flowers have a strong musky perfume[245]. The plant flowers best in years following long hot summers[200]. Plants can be pruned right back into old wood in order to promote fresh growth[200]. Any pruning is best done in the spring[11]. The flowers are fragrant[188].

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