Osmanthus heterophyllus - P10.5

Description
The Holly olive (Osmanthus heterophyllus) is an upright, rounded shrub that produces white flowers with a pleasant fragrance. They appear from September to October. These produce black, oval fruits. They exude a pleasant fragrance. The Holly olive also has shiny, egg-shaped, dark green leaves. In a semi-shady to shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, humus-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 4 metres and grows to a width of around 3 metres.

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

Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers * suitable for containers * tolerates pruning * Shade tolerant, cannot be built over

leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Holly olive are dark green, ovate, glossy, opposite and toothed. They are about 2 - 6 cm in size.

Spread
Japan to Taiwan.

Frost hardiness
The Holly olive has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, roundish.

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 soil 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 September to October. They are pleasantly scented.

Use
Container, solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Osmanthus heterophyllus is a heartroot.