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OSMANTHUS heterophyllus
Commonly known as Holly osmanthus
Bright green holly-like leaves, white scented flowers
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
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BerriesThese plants have berries.
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
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EvergreenOblong, sharply-toothed, glossy, dark-green leaves to 6cm (2½in) long often spineless on mature plants
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White
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BorderSuitable for a large shrub border
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Fully hardy
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Elliptic
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Oblong
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Height
5m (16ft) -
Spread
5m (16ft) -
Tall ShrubDense, rounded shrub. Produces tubular flowers, the lobes to 5mm (¼in) across, in small, axillary clusters. Fruit to 1cm (½in) long.
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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.
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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
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Mature Size5m (16ft)
5m (16ft)
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