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Summer planting
Contrary to popular opinion, summer planting is fine as long as adequate water is provided throughout any prolonged dry periods. This allows you to take advantage of increased summer growth.
Olearia ilicifolia
Height: 3m;  Spread: 1m
Mountain Holly (Shrub)
Foliage grey-green resembling holly. Flowers (daisy-like) in summer. Prefers cool well drained conditions.
» For a landscaping perspective on Olearia ilicifolia see this article by O2 Landscapes...
Photo gallery:
Olearia ilicifolia leaf Christchurch April 2008
Olearia ilicifolia flowers Christchurch April 2008
The first one ive ever seen in the Tararuas, at about 850m by Herepai Hut.
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