Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Aureomarginatus' (v)

RHS Plant Profile
holly olive 'Aureomarginatus'
holly olive 'Aureomarginatus' RHS

Synonyms

Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Aureovariegatus'
Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Aureus' Rehder

Shrubs

A slow-growing, dense, evergreen shrub to 3m tall, with glossy, holly-like, dark green leaves broadly edged in deep yellow. Clusters of small white flowers are sweetly-scented, appearing from late summer to autumn, and are sometimes followed by ovoid blue-black fruits

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand, Clay

Max Height

2.5-4 metres

Max Spread

2.5-4 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
10–20 years
Max Spread
2.5-4 metres
Max Height
2.5-4 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Loam Sand Clay
Moisture
Well–drained or Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing or North–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H5

Colour & Scent

Fragrance Flower
Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Oleaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
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 fertile, well-drained or moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade, with shelter from cold, drying winds. A good hedging and woodland plant

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer with bottom heat

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Coastal
  • Low Maintenance
  • Hedging and screens
  • Flower borders and beds

Pruning

Pruning group 9; prune hedges in spring

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus