Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Goshiki' (v)
holly olive 'Goshiki'
A slow-growing and compact evergreen shrub to 2m tall, with holly-like, coarsely-spined, oval leaves marbled and flecked with cream, often tinged pink or bronze when young, and small, fragrant, tubular white flowers in clusters, produced in late summer or autumn and sometimes followed by blue-black fruits
Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drained, Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Bronze Cream Green Grey | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Bronze Cream Green Grey | ||
| Autumn | White | Bronze Cream Green | Black Blue | |
| Winter | Bronze Cream Green Grey |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Oleaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Osmanthus can be evergreen shrubs or small trees with leathery, opposite leaves and small, usually fragrant, tubular white, yellow or orange flowers with 4 lobes, followed by ovoid blue-black fruits
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained or moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade; good for woodland gardens
Propagation
Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
- Hedging and screens
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
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