Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Variegatus' (v)
variegated holly olive
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
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Colour & scent
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Botanical details
- Family
- Oleaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
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- 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
Suggested planting locations and garden types
Pruning
Pruning group 9; prune hedges in spring
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
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