Olearea Hedge with an Edge
Botanical
Olearea traversii
Description
An excellent choice for a tidy, rapid growing, evergreen, hedge or shelterbelt. ‘Hedge with an Edge’ has a tight upright growth habit is tolerant of extremely dry condition & salt winds. This colourful new variegated selection has attractive semi upright diamond shaped dark green foliage subtly highlighted with soft lemon to lime central variegations. To complement this, the underside of the foliage is a soft silver grey. ‘Hedge with an Edge’ makes an attractive medium to large sized ornamental shrub. It’s decorative foliage is ideal to add all year interest to the modern garden. Happy in average soils, tolerant of extremely dry & salt winds, making it a popular choice for coastal shelter planting. Trim to maintain a good bushy shape. Hardy. 4m x 4m (Untrimmed).
Bloom
Grown for colourful year round foliage.
Foliage
Dark green foliage subtly highlighted with soft lemon to lime central variegations.
Habit
Tight upright habit.
Culture
Happy in average soils, tolerant of extremely dry & salt winds, making it a popular choice for coastal shelter planting. Trim to maintain a good bushy shape.
Hardiness
Hardy. (USDA Zones: 8-11).
Origin
Selected by passionate New Zealand Plantsman Mike Geenty
Protection
Plant Variety Rights asserted.
Propagation
Tip cuttings. License required for propagation.

 

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