Olearia macrodonta Major
Olearia macrodonta Major
Olearia macrodonta Major
Olearia macrodonta Major
New Zealand Holly
Very beautiful young plant, in very good condition. Pot of well-proportioned habit. The pruning for transportation has been well done.
Claude L., 23/03/2018
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Description
The Olearia macrodonta Major, also known as New Zealand Holly because of the similarity of their foliage, is an evergreen bush from mild climates, appreciated for its beautiful gray-green dentate leaves with a silver underside. It flowers in summer, disappearing under a mass of small white and fragrant daisies gathered in large clusters. Not very hardy but resistant to sea spray and not demanding in terms of soil type, it's a perfect choice for coastal areas. Plant it in full sun, or partial shade in warm climates, in soil that is not too dry but well-drained.
The Olearia macrodonta Major is a beautiful bush reaching 2 to 3 m (7 to 10ft) in height and 1 to 2 m (3 to 7ft) in spread, with fast growth. It is a cultivar derived from O. macrodonta, a plant from the Asteraceae family, which can be found in the wild in plains, as well as in subalpine forests in New Zealand, up to 1200 meters (3937 feet) in altitude. The Major variety is mainly characterized by a more upright habit. Its angular and pubescent branches, when young, bear large undulate and dentate leaves, measuring 6-12 cm (2-5in) long and 3-5 cm (1-2in) wide, with a dark olive green color on the upper side, and covered with a white-silver felting on the underside. In summer, the foliage releases a subtle, slightly musky scent when crushed. The abundant flowering takes place in June-July, in the form of branched clusters, 10 to 15 cm (4 to 6in) wide, consisting of numerous fragrant, small white heads with yellow centers.
Hardy up to around -8°C, the Olearia macrodonta Major can be planted in the ground to form a medium-sized hedge, in combination with other evergreen bushes such as bushy ceanothus ('Italian Skyes', 'Concha', 'Puget Blue', 'Skylark'), a spring-flowering broom, Leptospermum, or even red-flowered callistemons (Callistemon citrinus 'Splendens'). It is perfectly adapted to coastal gardens on the oceanic facade as it is not very tolerant of drought and the heat of Mediterranean summers. For gardeners in more continental climates, it remains a beautiful conservatory plant. In a greenhouse or conservatory, it will pair well with an orange tree, a myrtle, a Tibouchina, or a mimosa, a quartet that is extremely decorative, evoking landscapes with exotic charm and scents.
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Botanical data
Olearia
macrodonta
Major
Asteraceae
New Zealand Holly
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
The Olearia macrodonta Major will thrive in a light, well-drained, moist soils, especially in summer. Loose soil, whether humus-rich, slightly rocky or sandy, slightly acidic, neutral or even slightly limestone will do. It tolerates sea spray very well. Plant it after the last frosts in colder regions, and in September-October in warmer climates. It will flourish in full sun or partial shade. Under these conditions, it is hardy down to -7 or -8°C, and can live for many years. Cover it in winter in colder regions, isolating it from the cold as much as possible. Place it in the warmest corner of the garden, in full sun against a south-facing wall (except on the Mediterranean coast). However, it will be essential, in regions further away from the sea, to grow it in a large pot to store it during winter, in a bright, but unheated room. To shape it, you can prune the stems (slightly) in March-April to encourage the plant to branch out.
Pot cultivation:
Provide good drainage at the bottom of the pot, which should be large in volume. Use a lightweight substrate, enriched with leaf compost, and apply a little slow-release fertilizer in late winter and autumn. Water generously in summer, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.