Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Variegatus' (v)

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variegated holly olive

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Synonyms

Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Argenteomarginatus'

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A slow-growing, evergreen shrub to 2.5m tall with spiny, holly-like, grey-green leaves edged with creamy-white. Flowers produced in clusters, in summer and autumn, are small, white and fragrant and sometimes followed by blue-black fruits

Max Height

1.5-2.5 metres

Max Spread

1.5-2.5 metres

Size

Max Spread
1.5-2.5 metres
Max Height
1.5-2.5 metres

Botanical Details

Family
Oleaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
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 semi-ripe cuttings in summer

Pruning

Pruning group 9; prune hedges in spring

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus