Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
Year-round color and minimal care ensure the Goshiki False Holly is a favorite. Variegated foliage has a prickly, pointed shape characteristic of hollies. The leaves are reddish-bronze to start and later settle into a creamy white with hints of green and gold. Osmanthus heterophyllus is a dense grower that is very full. Tiny flowers bloom in late summer.
This branched, upright perennial has a natural pyramid shape. As an evergreen with a large stature, this plant is a natural choice for creating a hedge or privacy screen. Define a property line or create a secluded patio or deck with a continuous row of these shrubs. Goshiki False Holly grows as a perennial in USDA zones 6 through 8.
Goshiki False Holly Care
This shrub grows well in fertile soil that is moist and well-drained. Plant in full to partial sun, but select an area with afternoon shade when grown in warm climates. Give this plant water when the top few inches of soil are dry. This plant is drought-tolerant, but water during a dry spell to reduce stress and support new growth.
Feed this plant using a balanced fertilizer each spring. Pruning is not generally required as this shrub maintains a nice shape naturally. Remove damaged growth as needed.
Goshiki False Holly Spacing
This festive, upright plant will reach 8 to 10 feet tall and 6 to 8 feet wide. Shrubs can be spaced 5 to 7 feet apart.
Goshiki False Holly Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 6 to 8 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Part Shade to Full Sun (3+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 8-10 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 6-8 Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Upright
- Water Needs
- Average
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , White
- Flower Description
- Foliage plant
- Bloom Time
- Spring
- Blooms On
-
Old Wood
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"Blooms on" tells you which stems produce flowers, which decides when it's safe to prune.
- New Wood: Flowers form on stems that grow this season. Prune in late winter or early spring without losing blooms.
- Old Wood: Flower buds form on last year's stems. Prune right after flowering. Pruning in fall or early spring removes next year's blooms.
- Both New and Old Wood: Blooms on last year's stems and again on new growth, so it flowers even after a hard winter or a mistimed pruning. Prune lightly after the first flush of blooms.
- When to Prune
- Right after flowering
- Foliage Color
- , Green, White
- Foliage Description
- Green, White, Yellow Variegated
- Foliage Type
- , Evergreen, Variegated
- Seasonal Interest
- , 4 Season Interest
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Goshiki False Holly
- Botanical Name
- OSMANTHUS HETEROPHYLLUS 'GOSHIKI'
- Plant Type
- Shrub
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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