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Olearia
Also called Daisybushes, Daisy Bushes, Tree Aster, Tree Daisy
Olearia, daisy bush, is a genus of about 135 species of shrubs, small trees and herbs in the daisy family, native to Australia, New Guinea and New Zealand. Commonly grown members are hardy shrubs that need full sun and a sheltered spot.
Olearia, most commonly known as daisy-bush, is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Asteraceae, the largest of the flowering plant families in the world. Olearia are found in Australia, New Guinea and New Zealand. The genus includes herbaceous plants, shrubs and small trees. The latter are unusual among the Asteraceae and are called tree daisies in New Zealand. All bear the familiar daisy-like composite flowerheads in white, pink, mauve or purple.
Several species are cultivated as ornamental garden plants, and there are hybrids of uncertain or mixed parentage. Among these, the following have been given the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit:-
Olearia macrodonta, New Zealand holly
As of March 2026 Plants of the World Online accepts 135 species of Olearia in Australia, New Guinea, and New Zealand. PlantNET accepts approximately 180 species, of which about 130 species are endemic to Australia. Olearia are found in all states of Australia.
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The care summary was written by AI (Claude, Anthropic) from the sources on this page, with general growing knowledge where they are silent. Check before relying on it.
