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  • OSMANTHUS heterophyllus
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    OSMANTHUS heterophyllus

    Commonly known as Holly osmanthus

    Bright green holly-like leaves, white scented flowers
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    2 to 3 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Available Early Spring 2025
    £13.50 each 
    Available Early Spring 2025 - Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
     
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    • Berries
      These plants have berries.
    • Pests & Diseases
      Trouble free.
    • Place of origin
      Japan, Taiwan.
    • Evergreen
      Oblong, sharply-toothed, glossy, dark-green leaves to 6cm (2½in) long often spineless on mature plants
    • White
    • Border
      Suitable for a large shrub border
    • Fully hardy
    • Elliptic
    • Oblong
    • Height
      5m (16ft)
    • Spread
      5m (16ft)
    • Tall Shrub
      Dense, rounded shrub. Produces tubular flowers, the lobes to 5mm (¼in) across, in small, axillary clusters. Fruit to 1cm (½in) long.
    • Pruning group 6
      Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
      Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
      When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.

    • Hardy - cold winter
      Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
    • Scented flowers
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile well drained soil
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Mature Size
      5m (16ft)
      Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
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    Varieties

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