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Class notes: Southern hemisphere plant. From New Zealand. Only plant in the Asteraceae family that is woody. Evergreen leaves. Looks good with Hebes. Rounded texture. Osmanthus like. Zone 8, only near the ocean side.

Site/Notes: Full sun, in fertile, well drained soil. Evergreen + hardy. July and August flowering. Flowering site, hedge or windbreak. Suitable for ocean gardens and can handle salt laden air. Up to 2.5 metres to 2-4 metres wide. Dense white flowers.

Aesthetic/notes: This shrub is striking with its dark foliage and bright creamy white flowers. Its abundance of flowers and soft curved form make it quite beautiful. Despite having a tenderness issue here. I think it would look great on a woodland edge near various types of greenery – somewhere close by the ocean.