Olearia paniculata, commonly called akiraho, is a species of shrub or tree in the family Asteraceae, found only in New Zealand.

The tree can grow to 6 metres high, and has yellow-green, oval-shaped leaves, with white undersides and wavy margins.

[1] Olearia paniculata is a small evergreen tree that is indigenous and commonly found in both the North and South Islands of New Zealand.

[3] Petiole of the akiraho plant which exists as a stalk that attaches the leaf blade to the stem which grows up to 5 millimeters long.

[2] Olearia paniculata is a small evergreen tree that is indigenous and commonly found in both the North and South Islands of New Zealand.

[3] Akiraho is a plant that grows well after autumn rains as the soil is preferably soft and moist and warm which allows it to become well established before the winter season.

[9] Like all other young plants, they require thorough watering during dry times over the first two or four years mulching which helps to better conserve moisture and suppress weeds.

[9] Often when Olearia paniculata is mixed with coarse sand, compost, or organic material it improves the soil's health and moisture structure.