Goshiki False Holly

Description

Year-round color and minimal care ensure the Goshiki False Holly is a favorite. Variegated foliage has a prickly, pointed shape characteristic of hollies. The leaves are reddish-bronze to start and later settle into a creamy white with hints of green and gold. Osmanthus heterophyllus is a dense grower that is very full. Tiny flowers bloom in late summer.rThis branched, upright perennial has a natural pyramid shape. As an evergreen with a large stature, this plant is a natural choice for creating a hedge or privacy screen. Define a property line or create a secluded patio or deck with a continuous row of these shrubs. Goshiki False Holly grows as a perennial in USDA zones 6 through 8.rGoshiki False Holly CarerThis shrub grows well in fertile soil that is moist and well-drained. Plant in full to partial sun, but select an area with afternoon shade when grown in warm climates. Give this plant water when the top few inches of soil are dry. This plant is drought-tolerant, but water during a dry spell to reduce stress and support new growth.rFeed this plant using a balanced fertilizer each spring. Pruning is not generally required as this shrub maintains a nice shape naturally. Remove damaged growth as needed. rGoshiki False Holly SpacingrThis festive, upright plant will reach 8 to 10 feet tall and 6 to 8 feet wide. Shrubs can be spaced 5 to 7 feet apart.rrGoshiki False Holly InformationrrrrUSDA Hardiness Zones: 6 – 8rrrPlant Type: BushesrrrLight Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)rrrMature Height: 8 – 10 FeetrrrMature Spread: 6 – 8 FeetrrrSpacing: 6 – 8 FeetrrrHabit: UprightrrrFlower Color(s): WhiterrrFlower Description: rrrBloom Period: rrrFoliage Type: Evergreen, VariegatedrrrFoliage Color(s): Green, White, YellowrrrFoliage Description: VariegatedrrrSeasonal Interest: 4 Season InterestrrrWatering: AveragerrrResists: DeerrrrTolerates: DroughtrrrAttracts: BirdsrrrContainer Role: rrrUses: Borders, Hedges & Privacy, Mass Planting, Specimen or Focal Point, Wildlife GardensrrrFeatures: Foliage Interest, Fragrant, Low MaintenancerrrBrand: rrrCommon Name: Goshiki False HollyrrrOther Name(s): rrrScientific Name: OSMANTHUS HETEROPHYLLUS `GOSHIKI`