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Image Credit: Anna Povey – with permission
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Image Credit: Anna Povey – with permission
Scientific Name: Olearia argophylla
Common Name: musk daisybush
Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots
Family: Asteraceae
Form Description: Tree with trunk often branched shortly above the base, crown spreading.
Height (m): 5 – 15
Flowers: Daisy type, 1cm across with a few white rays, cream centres. Very numerous in large heads.
Fruit: Achene – seeds with long straight pappus bristles.
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Habitat Notes
Common and widespread in wet eucalypt forests and in fern gullies from sea level to moderate altitudes.
Site Tolerance
Moist, Shady
Soil Tolerance
Fertile, Well-drained
General Notes
Bird attracting. Bee attracting. Resistant to Phytophthora cinnamomi. Moderate flammability. Timber, when large enough, was formerly esteemed for cabinet making, inlays etc. Burrs often occur on the trunks near the base and these may be cut into figured veneers.
Propagation Calendar
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Propagation Method
Seed Information
Seed Collection
When seed is mature the achenes loosen in the centre of the seed heads which appear fluffy. Collect entire seed heads into paper bags and allow to dry. Rub and sieve.
Seed Treatment Method
Standard Scatter seed thinly on to damp potting mix. Hold seed in place by covering with more potting mix to approximately the depth of the seed size.
Seed Storage Life
Short
Seed Treatment Notes
For best results fresh seed should be used. Seed should be surface sown or covered lightly. Little viable seed produced by some species. Has been used with some success for direct seeding.
Germination Time
3-5 weeks
Cutting & Division Information
Can be grown from cuttings, but not easy.