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Aotearoa Daisy™ Streamside Tree Daisy
Olearia cheesmanii
Pronunciation: ow-tay-RO-uh chees-MAN-ee-eye
SKU #09634
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Quickly reaches 6 ft. tall, 4 to 5 ft. wide.
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| Description | A native New Zealand shrub with an airy, rounded, upright, bushy form. A cloud of small, white, daisy-like blooms enshroud the silver-toned leaves in late spring to early summer. This tough and hardy evergreen has upright, spiny growth and dense foliage that serves well as a barrier, hedge or border plant and is excellent for exposed coastal sites. |
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| Bloom Time | Late spring to early summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Barrier, Border, Hedge, Privacy Screen, Windbreak, Suitable for Topiary |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Silver-green |
| Companion Plants | Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia); Mirror Plant (Coprosma); Tickseed (Coreopsis); New Zealand Flax (Phormium); Salvia (Salvia); Alpine Plum Yew (Podocarpus alpinus) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in loose, sandy soils in a sunny site, but tolerates a range of well-drained soils and light shade in hotter regions; avoid soggy soils. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established tolerates drier soils and periodic drought. Prune lightly to shape, or hard prune to promote dense growth. |
Details
| Description | A native New Zealand shrub with an airy, rounded, upright, bushy form. A cloud of small, white, daisy-like blooms enshroud the silver-toned leaves in late spring to early summer. This tough and hardy evergreen has upright, spiny growth and dense foliage that serves well as a barrier, hedge or border plant and is excellent for exposed coastal sites. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Late spring to early summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Barrier, Border, Hedge, Privacy Screen, Windbreak, Suitable for Topiary |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Silver-green |
| Companion Plants | Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia); Mirror Plant (Coprosma); Tickseed (Coreopsis); New Zealand Flax (Phormium); Salvia (Salvia); Alpine Plum Yew (Podocarpus alpinus) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Thrives in loose, sandy soils in a sunny site, but tolerates a range of well-drained soils and light shade in hotter regions; avoid soggy soils. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established tolerates drier soils and periodic drought. Prune lightly to shape, or hard prune to promote dense growth. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Aotearoa Daisy™ Streamside Tree Daisy produce flowers?
Late spring to early summer
Is Aotearoa Daisy™ Streamside Tree Daisy evergreen or deciduous?
Aotearoa Daisy™ Streamside Tree Daisy is Evergreen.
What are the special features of Aotearoa Daisy™ Streamside Tree Daisy?
Aotearoa Daisy™ Streamside Tree Daisy is Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing.
Is Aotearoa Daisy™ Streamside Tree Daisy resistant to pests or animals?
Coastal Exposure, Drought Tolerant
How fast does Aotearoa Daisy™ Streamside Tree Daisy grow?
Aotearoa Daisy™ Streamside Tree Daisy has a Fast growth rate.
Where can I use Aotearoa Daisy™ Streamside Tree Daisy in my landscape?
Aotearoa Daisy™ Streamside Tree Daisy is suitable for: Barrier, Border, Hedge, Privacy Screen, Windbreak, Suitable for Topiary.
What color are Aotearoa Daisy™ Streamside Tree Daisy flowers?
Aotearoa Daisy™ Streamside Tree Daisy produces White flowers.
What color is the foliage of Aotearoa Daisy™ Streamside Tree Daisy?
Aotearoa Daisy™ Streamside Tree Daisy has Silver-green foliage.
What plants grow well with Aotearoa Daisy™ Streamside Tree Daisy?
Good companion plants for Aotearoa Daisy™ Streamside Tree Daisy include: Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia); Mirror Plant (Coprosma); Tickseed (Coreopsis); New Zealand Flax (Phormium); Salvia (Salvia); Alpine Plum Yew (Podocarpus alpinus).
How do I care for Aotearoa Daisy™ Streamside Tree Daisy?
Thrives in loose, sandy soils in a sunny site, but tolerates a range of well-drained soils and light shade in hotter regions; avoid soggy soils. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established tolerates drier soils and periodic drought. Prune lightly to shape, or hard prune to promote dense growth.
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