38 Hawley Road, Earnscleugh,
Alexandra
Olearia traversii
Chatham Island Akeake
$30
PB18
Mature height:
4 - 6 m
Mature width:
2.5 - 3.5 m
A robust, evergreen tree/shrub with large, leathery, dark-green leaves that have a brilliant, silvery-white underside. Known for its tough, wind-resistant nature.
Growing Conditions
Soil
Highly adaptable; thrives in most well-drained soils.
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade; highly versatile and wind-resistant.
Flower
Small inconspicuous cream clusters in summer.
Care & Maintenance
Olearia traversii is a vigorous, silver-leaved shrub that serves as an exceptionally tough, fast-growing shelter hedge.
• Trim firmly with hedge clippers in early spring.
• Maintains a dense, formal screen very easily indeed.
• Plant in sunny, open, well-draining garden soil sites.
• Extremely hardy; handles salt spray and drying winds.
Common Uses for
Olearia traversii
01
Formal Privacy Hedge
Shears into a stunning, uniform, silvery-backed, high-performance screen.
02
Grand Windbreak
Provides an essential, fast-growing, evergreen structural shelter.
03
Structural Anchor
Silvery, large foliage creates a brilliant, year-round, lush backdrop.
04
Soil Erosion Control
Tough, aggressive root systems bind shifting sands and exposed coastal hillsides securely.
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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
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August - May:
Tue, Wed, Thu | 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
June - July:
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