Holly Olive Osmanthus Heterophyllus Chinese Holly False Holly 4ft / 12 Litre

Description

A large, dense, evergreen shrub, ultimately reaching 5m, with holly-like, dark green, leathery leaves with spiny edges, especially on young plants. Small clusters of small, fragrant, tubular, white flowers appear in late summer to autumn, followed by blue-black berries. Pot included.

Other common names: Chinese holly, False holly
Synonyms: Osmanthus ilicifolius, Osmanthus aquifolium

Measurements approximately:
Height including pot 123 cm /4ft
Pot height 28 cm
Pot diameter 29 cm
12 litre pot

Size
Ultimate height 4–8 metres
Time to ultimate height 10–20 years
Ultimate spread 4–8 metres

Growing conditions Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Moisture Well–drained, Moist but well–drained
pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Position Full sun Partial shade
Aspect East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)

Botanical details
Family Oleaceae
Native to GB / Ireland No
Foliage Evergreen
Habit Bushy
Genus Osmanthus can be evergreen shrubs or small trees with leathery, opposite leaves and small, usually fragrant, tubular white, yellow or orange flowers with 4 lobes, followed by ovoid blue-black fruits.
Plant range Korea, Japan, Taiwan

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