Olearia argophylla ‘Musk’ Tas species
$4.50
Origin: Tas, Vic, NSW
Very dense rounded shrub 3.0m -5.0m height. Width -3.0m-4.0m. Evergreen. Growth rate fast. Use for screen, clipped or informal hedge, shade. Any moist soil. Full sun to heavy shade. Very frost hardy. Not drought resistant. Needs ample water. Not wind firm. Best in a sheltered spot. Large white flowerheads in Summer. Prune as required for shape. Will tolerate severe pruning if required.
Features:
Very old plants yield sensational timber. Leaves very ornamental in breeze. Useful honey species.
Sold with pappus.
Feature Codes: EFHPT
Description
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Origin |
Tas, Vic, NSW. |
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Form: |
Very dense rounded shrub |
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Type: |
Evergreen |
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Height (typical): |
3.0-5.0m |
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Width (typical): |
3.0-4.0m |
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Growth rate: |
Fast |
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Uses: |
Screen, clipped or informal hedge,shade |
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Soil type: |
Any moist soil. |
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Position: |
Full sun to heavy shade |
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Frost hardiness: |
Very frost hardy |
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Drought tolerance: |
Not drought resistant. Needs ample water. |
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Wind firmness: |
Not wind firm. Best in a sheltered spot. |
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Windbreak position: |
Not an ideal windbreak species. |
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Flowering time: |
Summer (large white heads) |
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Pruning: |
Prune as required for shape. Will tolerate |
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severe pruning if required. |
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Features: |
Very old plants yield sensational timber. |
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Leaves very ornamental in breeze. |
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Useful honey species |
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