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  • OSMANTHUS heterophyllus 'Sasaba'
    OSMANTHUS heterophyllus 'Sasaba'
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    OSMANTHUS heterophyllus 'Sasaba'

    Commonly known as Holly osmanthus

    Extremely prickly evergreen leaves and small white scented flowers.
     
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    • Architectural interest
    • Berries
      These plants have berries.
    • Good to know
      Dramatic armed blades with prominent veins
    • Pests & Diseases
      Trouble free
    • Place of origin
      Japan, Taiwan
    • Evergreen
      Oblong, sharply-toothed, glossy, dark-green leaves to 6cm (2½in) long
    • White
    • Tubular
    • Border
      Suitable for a large shrub border
    • Fully hardy
    • Elliptic
    • Oblong
    • Height
      2.5m (8ft)
    • Spread
      1.8m (6ft)
    • Hedge
      Ideal for hedging
    • 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
      2.5m (8ft)
      Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        1.8m (6ft)
       
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    £3.00
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    £6.00
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