Olearia albida or tanguru is endemic to the North Island, where it is found from North Cape to East Cape on coastal cliffs and in coastal forests. It is a small, erect to spreading, vigorous growing shrub that grows 3-6m high. It has grooved flaky bark and twigs are grooved on the upper surface that bear leathery light green wavy leaves that taper towards the pointed tip, and have a white underside. It has large clusters of white flowers from January to May. Generally hardy, it is a useful species for a hedge or windbreak, or for general panting on a dry site. Its foliage is handsome enough to make it a great specimen tree. Young plants can be frost tender in districts with severe frosts. It is great for coastal gardens.