Olearia furfuracea

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Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
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Akepiro, Akepiro Tree, Olearia furfuracea, Aster furfuraceus, Eurybia furfuracea

Olearia furfuracea, commonly known as Akepiro, is a NZ native shrub with large and leathery green leaves that have a white buff on the underside. The foliage is adorned during summer with white, daisy-like flowers as it grows to 3 m tall and 1.5 m wide. Olearia furfuracea is commonly included in a mixed planting, revegetation planting, or used as a backdrop for smaller plants.

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Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	3.00 m
Spread:	1.50 m
Flowering time:	Summer
Tolerances:	Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses:	Ponds, Screening
Garden styles:	Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Akepiro, Akepiro Tree, Olearia furfuracea, Aster furfuraceus, Eurybia furfuracea

Olearia furfuracea Details

Olearia furfuracea, commonly known as Akepiro, is a NZ native shrub with large and leathery green leaves that have a white buff on the underside. The foliage is adorned during summer with white, daisy-like flowers. This shrub typically grows to 3 m tall and 1.5 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 furfuracea is commonly included in a mixed planting, revegetation planting, or used as a backdrop for smaller plants.