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Olearia x haastii Evergreen shrub (1 Page of 5) The Olearia x haastii plant species is found in New Zealand. It is a member of the Compositae family. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses 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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