38 Hawley Road, Earnscleugh,
Alexandra
Olearia dartonii
Darton's Tree Daisy
$24
PB6.5
Mature height:
3 - 4 m
Mature width:
1.5 - 2 m
A slender, highly graceful native evergreen shrub or small tree with a distinctive weeping habit. Features long, ultra-narrow, linear grey-green leaves with white felted undersides, held on fine, flexible branches that sway beautifully. Produces clusters of small white flowers in summer.
Growing Conditions
Soil
Well-drained, poor, sandy, or gravelly soil.
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade; highly versatile.
Flower
Profuse display of small white daisy flowers in summer.
Care & Maintenance
Olearia dartonii is a hardy, upright shrub that is excellent for screening or as a structural landscape feature.
• Trim firmly after flowering to maintain bushy shape.
• Prefers sunny, open positions with well-draining garden soil.
• Drought-tolerant once established in the Central Otago climate.
• Very hardy and resistant to local wind conditions.
Common Uses for
Olearia dartonii
01
Slender Privacy Screen
Forms a tall, narrow, space-saving formal hedge to screen out boundaries without crowding tight spaces.
02
Architectural Weeping Accent
Provides a tall, fine-textured, moving silver-grey line statement in contemporary native layouts.
03
Textural Background Frame
Fine, pale linear foliage creates a smoky visual backdrop that contrasts against bold-leafed dark shrubs.
04
Pollinator Magnet
Flowers are a premier, high-volume nectar source for native insects.
Visit Us Today
We’re a local, onsite nursery located in Alexandra.
All plants are selected and purchased in person so you can see quality, size, and suitability before you buy.
38 Hawley Road, Earnscleugh, Alexandra
Opening Hours
You’re welcome to visit during our open hours, or arrange a time that suits you by appointment.
August - May:
Tue, Wed, Thu | 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
June - July:
By Appointment Only