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Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Goshiki' (False holly 'Goshiki')

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 2m
max. spread
Ultimate height 2m
max. height
Time to maturity 10-20 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Goshiki'

Other names: False holly 'Goshiki'


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Genus: Osmanthus

Variety or cultivar: 'Goshiki' _ 'Goshiki' is an evergreen compact, fairly slow-growing shrub. It has dark-green, holly-like leaves, pink-tinted when new that are variegated cream. Older plants may produce small, fragrant, white tubular flowers in autumn to early winter, followed by small black berries.

Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Goshiki' is: Evergreen

Flower: White in Autumn; White in Winter

Foliage: Flushed pink, Cream, Dark-green, Variegated in Spring; Variegated, Cream, Dark-green in All seasons

Fruit: Blue-black in Winter

Fragrance: Flowers

Habit: Dense, Rounded

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Pests: Generally pest-free

Diseases: Generally disease-free

General care

Propagation methods: Semi-hardwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...


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Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Goshiki' (False holly 'Goshiki') will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 2m after 10-20 years.


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Suggested uses: Banks and Slopes, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Foliage only, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance

Cultivation: Plant in any free-draining soil in sun or partial shade.

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Soil types: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Partial Shade, Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: North, South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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Yellowing of winter leaves

Comment from David Danner

Dear Shoot,
I've noticed I have a yellowing of the inner tips of the leaves and leaf drop. Please respond to give me advice on this problem.
Sincerely,
David Danner

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  • Replies: 1
  • Posted: Tue. 1st March 2011 17:15
  • Last reply: Wed. 2nd March 2011 19:33

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