Scientific Name: Olearia pinifolia Endemic Having a natural distribution confined to a particular geographic region

Common Name: prickly daisybush

Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots

Family: Asteraceae

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

Height (m): 1 – 3

Flowers: Flower heads often numerous, each solitary. Florets white, 18-24.

Fruit: Achene without hairs; pappus white sometimes drying pinkish-purple.

Municipality
Central HighlandsCircular HeadDerwent ValleyGlenorchyHobartHuon ValleyKentishMeander ValleyNorthern MidlandsWest Coast
Plant Communities
Alpine and Sub-alpine VegetationHeath
Habitat Notes

Frequent in alpine and sub-alpine and sub-alpine shrubberies at altitudes between about 800m and 1200m.

Site Tolerance

Exposed, Moist, Windy

Soil Tolerance

Fertile, Loam, Well-drained

Frost Tolerance

Hardy

General Notes

Bird attracting. Olearia could be susceptible to mealy bug. Resistant to Phytophthora cinnamomi.

Propagation Calendar

  • Flowering Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Seed Collecting Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Sowing Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Cutting Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Propagation Method
Seed, Cuttings

Seed Information

Seed Collection

When seed is mature the achenes loosen in the centre of the seed heads which appear fluffy. Collect seed heads into paper bags and allow to dry. Rub and sieve seed.

Seed Storage Life

Short

Seed Treatment Notes

For best results fresh seed should be used. Surface sow or lightly cover. Has been used with some success for direct seeding.

Germination Time

2-5 weeks

Cutting & Division Information

Can be propagated from cuttings of firm young growth.