'Goshiki' Holly Osmanthus
Shrub
- Foliage has a stunning aray of green, gold, yellow, & pink hues!
- Evergreen shrub, great for hedges or as a specimen.
- Deer-resistant & easy to care for.
- Zones 6-9, sun/part sun, 5' tall x 4' wide at maturity.
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Description
Osmanthus is an evergreen landscaping shrub in the Oleaceae family. Due to its dense branches and compact habit, it's often used alongside hedges or borders. Small white flowers emerge in the summer, and while they are not long-lasting, they are highly fragrant!
Details
Common name: 'Goshiki' Holly Osmanthus, Sweet Osmanthus, Devilwood
Zone: 6 - 9
Sun exposure: Full sun (6+hours sun) to part-sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 5' tall and 4’wide
Flower color: White
Foliage color: Green, yellow, pink/red, bronze
Season of Interest: Summer
Bloom time: Year-round
Features: Evergreen, winter interest, fall color, deer-resistant, fragrant, heat tolerant, cold-tolerant, best for beginners
Uses: Hedges, privacy screens, specimen
How to Grow
Light: Full sun (6+ hrs/day) to part sun (4-6 hrs/day).
Water: Average to abundant (as long as soil is well-drained).
Space: 2-3' apart, depending on landscape role.
Fertilizing: If desired, fertilize in early spring, once the ground has thawed, with a granular rose fertilizer. A second application may be made in late spring/early summer as well.
Winterizing: 2-3" of shredded bark mulch is important to protect the shallow roots and minimize water loss. Do not allow plants to enter winter "thirsty"; dry soil during cold, windy weather is the main cause of leaf browning or even the plant dying.
Maintenance: Trim as needed to maintain shape and size desired.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.