Botanical name | Osmanthus heterophyllus |
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Plant Care | Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day. Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day. Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage. Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering. Pruning Required Pruning Required – Needs to be Pruned. Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
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Flowers | February March April White flowers are borne in clusters in autumn. |
Common name(s) | Holly-leaf osmanthus |
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Foliage | Forms shiny, dark green, holly-like leaves. |
Uses in landscape design | Â Useful as a hedge. |
Osmanthus heterophyllus (Holly-leaf osmanthus)
- Botanical name: Osmanthus heterophyllus
- Common name(s): Holly-leaf osmanthus
- Categories: Shrubs and Perennials
Plant description:
Extremely fragrant shrub with shiny, dark green, holly-like leaves and white flowers, borne in clusters in autumn. Useful as a hedge. A number of varieties are available.
Family: Oleaceae
Botanical Pronunciation: oz-MAN-thus het-er-o-FIL-us var-i-e-GA-tus.
Osmanthus heterophyllus requirements and features
info on these iconsModerate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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February March April
White flowers are borne in clusters in autumn.
Forms shiny, dark green, holly-like leaves.