It is closely related to the sub-alpine Olearia macrodonta, with which it shares the names Mountain Holly and New Zealand Holly, however it is much more common than Olearia macrodonta.
It is closely related to the narrow leaved Olearia ilicifolia, with which it shares several characteristics including largely undulating and serrated grey-green leaves.
Olearia macrodonta | Olearia ilicifolia | Olearia argophylla | Olearia |