Olearia chathamica

Botanical Name: 
Olearia chathamica
Common Name: 
Keketerehe
Family: 
Asteraceae
Description: 

A shrub or small tree native to the Chatham Islands, it has quite a rounded habit with leathery serrated leaves that are glossy green above and soft white underneath.

Naturally grows in windswept areas. Flowers in autumn with groups of showy daisies which are white with a purple centre.

Can be difficult to maintain in cultivation.

H: up to 2m