Osmanthus heterophyllus Goshiki
Goshiki translates from Japanese as "five colors". New growth is pink. Then over the season its holly-like leaves turn dark green, daubed with spots of creamy yellow, gray-green, and yellowish-green.
Prefers FULL SUN to DAPPLED (LIGHT SHADE) for best color. Erect branches create a billowy, roughly conical form.
In ideal conditions and over 10 years time, it can reach 8-10' tall
*Deer Resistant*
Attracts: Hummingbirds & Butterflies
Photos courtesy of Toms Creek Nursery in Denton, NC * Some photos were taken in front of State Employees Credit Union bank in Asheboro, NC
| Ornamental Characteristics |
| Category |
Shrub |
| Foilage Type |
Broadleaf Evergreen |
| Height |
6' - 10' |
| Spread |
3' - 5' |
| Shape |
Conical |
| Primary Foilage Color |
Dark Green w/Creamy Yellow Variegation |
| Seasonal Foilage Color |
Dark Green w/Creamy Yellow Variegation |
| Flowering Season |
Spring |
| Flower Color |
Insignificant |
| Low Maintenance |
Yes (once established) |
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| Environmental Characteristics |
| Growth Rate |
Slow |
| Sun Preferences |
SUN OR PART SHADE |
| Water Preferences |
Average: Ensure the planting area is prepared for good drainage. Poor drainage areas may result in 'root rot'.
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| ZONE '7' |
