Akiraho
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(Olearia paniculata)
Akiraho (Olearia paniculata)
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Christopher Stephens
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Photo by: Christopher Stephens | License Type: CC BY-SA 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Christopher Stephens | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2021-04-25T13:48:33-07:00 |
Summary
Olearia paniculata, commonly known as Akiraho, is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to New Zealand, particularly thriving in coastal forests, scrublands, and river terraces. It can grow up to 6 meters high and features yellow-green, oval-shaped leaves with white undersides and wavy margins. The plant is notable for its clusters of small, white, daisy-like flowers that bloom in late autumn, which are fragrant and attract various pollinators. The bark is rough and furrowed, adding to its textural interest in the landscape.
Akiraho is valued for its durability in coastal conditions, its sweet-smelling flowers, and its utility as a hedge or screen due to its dense growth habit. It is often used in urban plantings, coastal reclamation projects, and as a windbreak. This species is adaptable to a range of soil types, provided they are well-draining, and it can tolerate dry conditions once established. It is also moderately frost-tolerant. Gardeners should be aware that while it is generally low-maintenance, it can be prone to root rot in poorly drained soils and may require pruning to maintain a tidy shape.CC BY-SA 4.0
Akiraho is valued for its durability in coastal conditions, its sweet-smelling flowers, and its utility as a hedge or screen due to its dense growth habit. It is often used in urban plantings, coastal reclamation projects, and as a windbreak. This species is adaptable to a range of soil types, provided they are well-draining, and it can tolerate dry conditions once established. It is also moderately frost-tolerant. Gardeners should be aware that while it is generally low-maintenance, it can be prone to root rot in poorly drained soils and may require pruning to maintain a tidy shape.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Shrub
- Height: 4-12 feet
- Width: 4-6 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: White
- Flowering Season: Fall
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Drainage: Medium
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Butterfly Garden, Drought Tolerant, Fragrant, Hedges, Low Maintenance, Salt Tolerant, Street Planting
Natural Habitat
Native to coastal forests, scrublands, and river terraces in New Zealand
Other Names
Common Names: Golden Akeake, Akepiro
Scientific Names: Olearia paniculata, Olearia paniculata var. obtusa, Olearia forsteri, Shawia paniculata, Eurybia forsteri, Aster forsteri, Olearia paniculata var. elliptica, Olearia paniculata var. paniculata, Olearia paniculata var. viscosa
GBIF Accepted Name: Olearia paniculata (J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.) Druce