Olearia fragrantissima

Olearia fragrantissima is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is a deciduous shrub and is found only in New Zealand. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Description

The common name is the 'fragrant tree daisy', and the scent is similar to ripe nectarines, apricots, peaches, or fruit salad. It flowers between October and February.
It forms a small tree up to in height, with grey-ish brown bark that peels in long strips.

Distribution and habitat

Olearia fragrantissima is found only in New Zealand, and is sparsely distributed along the eastern South Island. Its northern-most range is Banks Peninsula, with a population found at Decanter Bay. It prefers lower coastal environments, and is found on the fringes of shrubland where there is broken canopy.