HOLLY OSMANTHUS
Osmanthus heterophyllus
'Ilicifolius'
General Notes
Utility friendly tree. Makes an attractive hedge. Has fragrant flower. Has thorns.
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- Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Ilicifolius' - Oleaceae
- Habit: Erect
Has Evergreen foliage. - Shape: Oval
- Sunset Zones: 3 - 10 and 14 - 24
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 6
- Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Water Needs: Moist to Dry Soil. Drought tolerant.
- Soil Type: Clay, Loam or Sand
- Soil pH: Highly Acidic to Highly Alkaline
- Seaside Tolerance: Good in Mild Zone
- Height: 20 feet
- Growth Rate: 12 Inches per Season
- Landscape Use: Screen, Hedged
- Longevity: 50 to 150 years
- Leaves: Elliptic and Hollylike Dark Green. Evergreen.
- Flowers: Showy, Fragrant, . Flowers in Fall, Winter or Spring. Has perfect flowers (male and female parts in each flower).
- Fruit: Black or Mostly Blue Drupe, Very Small (Under 0.25 inches), , fruiting in Spring or Summer. Wildlife use it.
- Bark: Dark Brown or Light Green, Smooth
- Shading Capacity: Rated as Dense in Leaf
- Branch Strength: Rated as Medium
- Litter Issue: Dry Fruit
- Root Damage Potential: Rated as Low
- Health Hazard: Allergy
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