New Zealand holly
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O. macrodonta is a vigorous medium-sized evergreen shrub with spiny-toothed, ovate, grey-green leaves, white-felted beneath, up to 9cm in length. Small, fragrant white flowers are borne in large clusters in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- New Zealand holly (Olearia macrodonta)
- Genus
- Olearia
- Family
- Asteraceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 2.5-4 metres
- Height
- 2.5-4 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
New Zealand holly pictures
Distribution of New Zealand holly
Distribution map
New Zealand
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of New Zealand holly
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New Zealand holly care guide
- Water moderately, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings.
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Water moderately, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Fertilizing
FertilizingApply a balanced fertilizer in spring and again in summer.
Pruning
PruningPrune lightly as needed to remove unwanted shoots and keep the shrub in shape. Prune in mid- to late spring.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrow in well-drained soil in full sun
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free but may be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)
Pests
Generally pest-free
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