| Botanical name | Osmanthus heterophyllus |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | February March April White flowers are borne in clusters in autumn. |
| Common name(s) | Holly-leaf osmanthus |
| Origin | |
| 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
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
February March April
White flowers are borne in clusters in autumn.
Forms shiny, dark green, holly-like leaves.
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