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OSMANTHUS heterophyllus 'Sasaba'
Commonly known as Holly osmanthus
Extremely prickly evergreen leaves and small white scented flowers.
£14.50
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Architectural interest
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BerriesThese plants have berries.
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Good to know
Dramatic armed blades with prominent veins -
Pests & Diseases
Trouble free -
Place of origin
Japan, Taiwan -
EvergreenOblong, sharply-toothed, glossy, dark-green leaves to 6cm (2½in) long
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White
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Tubular
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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
2.5m (8ft) -
Spread
1.8m (6ft)
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HedgeIdeal for hedging
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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 Size2.5m (8ft)
1.8m (6ft)
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