This large shrub to small tree is upright with spreading ribbed branches that form a compact rounded crown. It has dark green oblong leathery leaves and the white daisy-like flowers appear in clusters from summer to autumn.

Hardiness zones 8 to 10

Olearia albidais naturally found in the north island of New Zealand growing along the coast and in the adjoining scrubland in well drained, fertile moist light soils in an open sunny position and is frost and drought resistant.

Tanguru is grown for its habit and is planted in parks and gardens as a specimen or in borders for screening, and tolerates pruning to form a hedge. It is suitable for coastal regions establishing in 2 to 4 years. When grown as a tree it is used for shade tolerating frost once mature.ID 2240

Olearia(o-lee-AH-ree-a) albida(al-BID-ah)

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)     
(Compositae)
Sunflower Family