Botanical Name: Osmanthus heterophyllus (O. ilicifolius)
Common Name: Holly-leaf osmanthus
Type of Plant: dicot: shrub
Character evergreen
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape very erect, stiffly branched, forms a dense, pyramidal to nearly rounded canopy
Height 4-8'
Spread 3-6'
Growth Rate slow
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoors full sun to partial shade
Soil tolerates most any soil-- including heavy clay
Hardiness hardy (zones 3-10, 13-24)
 
Morphology:
Leaves pinnate, opposite, oval to elliptic, 1 to 2-1/2" long, toothed, leathery
Flowers small white flowers in racemes – fragrant, fall to early spring
Fruit bluish drupe, 1/2" long
 
Propagation:
semi-hardwood cuttings
 
Usage:
small-medium filler - barrier, hedge, background plant; very useful in heavy clay soils
 
Landscape Care:
Watering prefers regular – tolerates some drought when established
Fertilizing balanced – as needed
Pruning to shape desired – best if selectively tipped back
Pests/Diseases scale
Special Conditions/Other
 
Origin: Japan
Family: Oleaceae

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