Olearia macrodonta or arorangi is endemic to the North and South Islands and occurs from East Cape southwards in the north and throughout the South Island from 450m to 1200m asl. This species is very closely related to Olearia ilicifolia (mountain holly), but is easily distinguished by its large, coarsely toothed and not so spiny leaves that have a musky fragrance. A spreading shrub to small tree from 1.5m to 6m tall, it has rather stout growth with dark greyish green leaves with lighter undersides. It is a very handsome plant and older plants flower profusely with large flower-head clusters of small white daisy flowers from October to January. It grows very well in cold areas and suprisingly copes with coastal conditions very well. It makes a fabulous addition to any garden.