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 Notes: |
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