Family Index

Scientific Name

Olearia pinifolia

Family Name

ASTERACEAE (COMPOSITAE)

Common Name

Pine-leafed Daisy-bush.

Status

Height

1.0m - 3.0m (100-300cm)

Flowers

Flowerheads often numerous, each solitary. Florets white, 18-24.

Fruit

Achenes

Form

Rigid shrub with stout branches sometimes branched only above and like a small tree.

Municipalities

Central Highlands; Circular Head; Derwent Valley; Glenorchy; Hobart; Huon Valley; Kentish; Meander Valley; Northern Midlands; West Coast

Communities

Heath; Montane Vegetation

Habitat Notes

Tas. endemic. Frequent in montane and subalpine shrubberies at altitudes between about 800m and 1200m.

Site Tolerance

Exposed; Moist; Windy

Frost Tolerance

Hardy

Soil Tolerance

Fertile; Loam; Phosphorous intolerant; Well-drained

General Notes

Resistant to Phytophthora cinnamomi. Suitable below powerlines.

Propagation Details

Propagation Calendar

Flowering Months

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Seed Collecting Months

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sowing Months

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Cutting Months

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Seed Information

Seed Collection

Fruit an achene without hairs, pappus white sometimes drying pinkish-purple.when seed is mature the achenes loosen in the centre of the seedheads which appear fluffy.collect seedheads into paper bags and allow to dry

Seed Treatment Method

Surface sow

Seed Storage Life

Short

Viable Seeds Per Gram

Seed Treatment Notes

Rub and sieve seed.For best results fresh seed should be used. Surface sow or lightly cover. Has been used with some success for direct seeding. Olearia could be susceptible to mealy bug.

Germination Time

2-5 weeks

Suitable for Direct Seeding

Cuttings

Expected Time to Take Root

Expected Time to Plant Out

Propagation by Division N.B. Transplant only from nearby to avoid disease.

Cutting Notes

Also propagated from cuttings of firm young growth.