Osmanthus heter. 'Goshiki' - 40-60 CM C5

Description
The Holly olive 'Goshiki' (Osmanthus heterophyllus) is an upright, roundish, compact small shrub that produces white flowers with a pleasant fragrance. They appear from August to October. These produce black, oval fruits. They exude a pleasant fragrance. The Holly olive 'Goshiki' also has shiny, egg-shaped, dark green, variegated leaves. The red shoots are also an interesting sight. In a semi-shady to shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, humus-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 1.5 m and grows to around 1.5 m wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Osmanthus ilicifolius, Osmanthus aquifolium, Ilex heterophyllus.

Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers * suitable for containers * tolerates pruning * red shoots

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Holly olive 'Goshiki' are dark green, variegated, ovate, glossy, opposite, toothed. They are about 2 - 6 cm in size. Red shoots.

Spread
Japan to Taiwan.

Frost hardiness
The Holly olive 'Goshiki' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Holly olive 'Goshiki' is an upright, rounded and compact small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 1.5 m and is approx. 1 - 1.5 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady to shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The white flowers appear from August to October. These are pleasantly scented.

Use
Tub, solitary, ornamental shrub