Olearia coriacea

Olearia coriacea Details

Olearia coriacea, commonly known as the Saddle-Leaf Tree Daisy, is a NZ native, evergreen shrub. It is renowned for its flower heads in summer which are a mass of tiny, white, daisy-like flowers. These are complemented by the leathery, saddle-shaped leaves that have a wavy edge. This evergreen shrub typically grows to 3 m tall and 2 m wide and can be trimmed as necessary. It performs best when planted in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site though it is tolerant of coastal conditions, a range of soil conditions, and periods of dry. Olearia coriacea is commonly included in a mixed planting, revegetation planting, planted around larger trees, used as a backdrop for smaller plants, or grown anywhere a tough plant is required.