Osmanthus 'Goshiki'
$77.00 / 3G
Fragrant Olive, Variegated False Holly ·
Description
Osmanthus 'Goshiki', commonly known as Strong Olive, Variegated False Holly, is a woody landscape shrub valued for its white flowers. It typically matures 3–6 feet tall and 3–6 feet wide. Grow it in full sun to partial shade in average, well-drained garden soil. Its native range or documented parentage is cultivated selection of Osmanthus heterophyllus, native to Japan and Taiwan. Its flowers can provide seasonal forage for bees and other beneficial insects. In the landscape, it works well in specimen plantings, mixed borders, and foundation plantings. Good siting and appropriate moisture help maintain its best form through the season.
Benefits
Builds the middle layer of the garden, adding structure between perennials and trees. Supports a more active, living garden with flowers that pollinators can use.
Features
Showy flowers; matures about 3 - 6 ft tall
Usage/Use
Foundation planting, mixed border, screening, specimen planting
Native Range
Cultivated selection of Osmanthus heterophyllus, native to Japan and Taiwan
| Osmanthus 'Goshiki' | |
| Strong Olive, Variegated False Holly | |
| 'Goshiki | |
| Yes | |
| Best grown in full sun to part sun with average moisture. | |
| Full Sun to Part Sun; Average moisture; Well-drained, amended garden soil. Water regularly the first season, then adjust to plant preference. | |
| Garden origin / cultivated selection | |
| Non-Native | |
| Yes | |
| No |
| 5 - 9 | |
| Hardy in USDA Zones 5–9; protect roots during establishment. | |
| Full Sun | |
| Loam | |
| 6 - 7 | |
| 3 - 6 ft | |
| 3 - 6 ft | |
| Medium | |
| 3 - 6 ft |
| Yes | |
| None | |
| Green | |
| Green foliage | |
| Woodland Edge of Savanna | |
| Specimen Garden | |
| All Winter Season Interest | |
| Sun-Loving Shrubs | |
| Upright | |
| Long Lived | |
| Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter |
| Average Water | |
| Well-drained | |
| Water deeply during establishment; after established, water based on rainfall and soil moisture. | |
| Medium | |
| Water regularly during establishment, mulch to conserve moisture, and cut back/prune at the proper seasonal time. |