Botanical name:

Cassinia amoena

About:

A densely branched, rounded shrub that typically reaches a height of about 1m. This unique plant is largely confined to a specific area near North Cape. The young growth exhibits a distinct greyish-white tomentum, adding to its attractive appearance, while the leathery, oblong leaves feature rolled-back margins that give them a unique texture. In the summer months, small, delicate white flowers emerge at the ends of the branches, contributing to the shrub's overall beauty and charm.

Natural habitat:

Seaside cliffs.

Growing environment:

Sun, Drought, Salt, Wind, Coastal & Free draining tolerant.

Endemic distribution:

North Island. Northland - Surville cliffs only.

Height: 1m

Flowering:

August - December with a white coloured flower/s

Fruiting:

September - January

Uses:

Bird food / Attractant, Bee food, Hedging, Riparian plantings & Pioneer plantings.

How to grow:

Easily grown from fresh seed or cuttings.

** Seed germinates without pre treatment. 4 weeks cold stratification will help speed this up though