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‘Goshiki’
False Holly
Osmanthus heterophyllus
'Goshiki'
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- Colorful foliage
- Evergreen
- Fragrant
- Description
'Goshiki' means "five colors" in Japanese, and you'll count at least that many on the flashy foliage of this versatile evergreen, especially in spring when the new growth is emerging. Small white flowers in autumn make an impact primarily through their intense fragrance. Introduced by Barry Yinger.
- USDA Zone
- 6 - 9 (-5°F/-20°C)
- Exposure
- Full sun, Part sun
- Height
- 5 - 10'
- Width
- 5 - 10'
- Finish Time
- 1.5 seasons
- Type
- Evergreen
- Bloom Time
- Fall
- Flower Color
- White
- Foliage Color
- Variegated
- Liner Sizes
- 4"
General Care
Soil
Requires moist, well-drained, acidic soil.Pruning
Avoid cutting into thick woody stems when pruning. Prune to shape in spring if desired.Uses
Specimen, mass plantings, edging.Growing Tips
In colder parts of its hardiness range, plant in a protected site to prevent foliage burn.Features: Foliage interest, Compact, Deer resistant, Evergreen, Fragrant, Heat tolerant, Winter interest
Filters: Botanical genus: Osmanthus, Common name: False Holly, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Fall, White flowers, Variegated foliage
Features: Foliage interest, Compact, Deer resistant, Evergreen, Fragrant, Heat tolerant, Winter interest
Filters: Botanical genus: Osmanthus, Common name: False Holly, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Fall, White flowers, Variegated foliage