Brachyglottis greyi (Daisy Bush, Tree Daisy)


Botanical Information

FamilyAsteraceae or Compositae
GenusBrachyglottis
Speciesgreyi
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (evergreen)
OriginNative to North Island, New Zealand.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone8b - 9a
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone8a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH4
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-9 - (-4)
Temperature (°F)15 - 25
Height1 - 2 m
Spread1 - 1.5 m
Flowering PeriodJune, July

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionBrachyglottis greyi is an evergreen shrub of the daisy family with spreading branches.
Notable SpecimensRHS Garden Rosemoor, North Devon, England.
Bark/Stem DescriptionBranches are covered with densely matted fibers.
Leaf DescriptionThick, oblong, rounded to shallowly heart-shaped at base, 4 - 8 ⨉ 2.5 - 4.5 cm, covered with densely matted fibers.
Flower DescriptionRay florets up to 1 cm, bright yellow, in terminal clusters.
Fruit DescriptionUp to 1.5 mm, oblong, rough with delicate and irregular projections.

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