Botanical Name: Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Variegatus'
Common Name: Variegated 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 3' - 6'
Spread 2/3 - equal
Growth Rate slow
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoors partial shade to shade inland, full sun near coast
Soil tolerates most
Hardiness hardy (zones 3-10, 14-24); prefers mild habitat
 
Morphology:
Leaves pinnate, opposite, oval to elliptic, 1"-2 1/2" long, toothed, leathery
Flowers white, inconspicuous, fragrant; summer
Fruit bluish drupe, 1/2" long
 
Propagation:
semi-hardwood cuttings
 
Usage:
small-medium filler; useful in shaded areas for its light colored foliage; barrier, hedge
 
Landscape Care:
Watering prefers regular, tolerates some drought
Fertilizing balanced, as needed
Pruning to shape desired; best if selectively tipped back for dense form
Pests/Diseases scale
Special Conditions/Other
 
Origin: Japan
Family: Oleaceae

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