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Holly Osmanthus

Scientific name: Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Goshiki'
Taxonomy
Family:Oleaceae
Type:Evergreen shrubs
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:6 to 9
Sun:Full to partial sun
Moisture:Dry
Plant Characteristics
Height:5 ft
Width:40 ft
Bloom:Fall flowers
Bloom Time:August to September
Bloom Color:White
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description Goshiki Holly Osmanthus is sold as a foundation plant for its spiny, holly-like leaves and fragrant fall flowers.

  Morphology:
This evergreen shrub grows to a height of 5’ and a width of 4’ in the shape of a dense, upright, oval to rounded shrub. Leaves are arranged in an opposite fashion, are simple and leathery. New leaf growth is pinkish bronze, while mature leaves have a mixture of green, gold and cream areas. They are 1”- 2.5" long and spiny pointed.

Small white flowers form in the fall. Occasionally bluish purple-black drupes will form.

  Adaptation:
Holly Osmanthus does best in sun to partial shade and prefers fertile, moist, well-drained, acidic soil. It is drought and heat tolerant and can be severely pruned. If a screen is desired set out plants 4’ on center and shape appropriately.

  Pests:
None reported.

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