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Beginner
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4m
max. spread |
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4m
max. height |
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10-20 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
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Olearia macrodonta (New Zealand holly) will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 4m after 10-20 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, Coastal, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation: Plant in fertile, free-draining soil in full sun; it thrives on shallow chalk. Provide shelter if necessary from cold winds. This is a vigorous grower and will tolerate hard pruning.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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| Soil drainage: |
Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Tender in frost (H3) |
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Comment from
Miriam Mesa-Villalba
It is a sun-loving plant which is hardy in warmer parts of the country. It tolerates wind and sea air, so it may be a good choice for a hedge or shrubbery in a coastal garden. It also seems to do well in towns. Its flowers are attractive to bees and many species of fly.
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