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Olearia x haastii
Evergreen shrub
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The Olearia x haastii plant species is found in New Zealand. It is a member of the Compositae family.

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Latin Name:  Olearia x haastii
Family:  Compositae
Author:  Hook.f.
 
Known Hazards:  None known
 
Mature Height:  2.5   Mature Width:  2.5
 
Habitat:  A naturally occurring hybrid, O. avicenniifolia x O. moschata[11].



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[75, 200] and atmospheric pollution[182, 200]. A very ornamental plant[1], it is hardy to about -15°c[184], succeeding outdoors at Kew but liable to be cut back to the ground in severe winters[11]. It is perfectly hardy, however, in the mild maritime areas of Britain[200]. Plants flower best in years that follow long hot summers[200]. Can be pruned right back into old wood in order to promote fresh growth[200]. Any pruning is best done in the spring[11]. It is best to trim new growth of young plants by 50% each year for the first three years after planting in order to promote basal shoots[29].

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