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Beginner
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2.5m
max. spread |
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2.5m
max. height |
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10-20 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Variegatus'
Other names: Variegated holly olive tree
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Genus: Osmanthus
Variety or cultivar: 'Variegatus' _ 'Variegatus' is a slow-growing evergreen shrub with ovate leaves edged creamy-white and small, white, fragrant flowers, often followed by black fruits.
Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Variegatus' is: Evergreen
Flower: Insignificant or absent, White in Summer; Insignificant or absent, White in Autumn
Foliage: Green, Cream in All seasons
Fruit: Black in Autumn
Habit: Branching, Upright
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Plant with:
Magnolia 'Pinkie' (Magnolia 'Pinkie'), Narcissus 'Charter' (Daffodil 'Charter')
Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Variegatus' (Variegated holly olive tree) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 2.5m after 10-20 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, Banks and Slopes, Coastal, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Containers, Roof terrace, Foliage only
Cultivation: Plant in well-drained soil in sun or part shade.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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North, South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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