Holly Osmanthus

Osmanthus heterophyllus

Native to:
Japan, Korea, Nansei-shoto, Taiwan, Vietnam

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Oleaceae
Genus:
Osmanthus
Species:
Osmanthus heterophyllus
USDA Symbol:
OSHE

Growth Characteristics

Height:
800 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
oct,nov
Bloom Colors:
white
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Fragrant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
native to forested areas, prefers humus-rich soils

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Warm then cold/moist stratification (double dormancy) — 90–180 days
Germination Time:
30–180 days
Notes:
Seeds exhibit double dormancy requiring warm stratification followed by cold stratification. Germination can be slow and erratic.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI