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Gulftide False Holly

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  • Full Shade (Less Than 2 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
  • Mature Height 5 - 10 Feet
  • Mature Width 4 - 5 Feet
  • Growing Zones 6 - 8

The Gulftide False Holly or Osmanthus 'Gulftide' offers year-round color and texture and requires little attention. This plant has a pyramidal form and deep green, prickly foliage, strikingly similar to true holly. The glossy leaves retain their bold green hue all year long for consistent color. Small white flowers bloom in the fall, giving off a delicate and sweet fragrance. 

This medium-sized shrub is at home in a bed or border. Plant the Gulftide False Holly in a space that needs color or coverage of an eye-sore. This evergreen makes an excellent foundation planting. Deer leave this plant alone, so it is a good choice for areas with large deer populations. Grow the Gulftide False Holly as a perennial in zones 6 through 8.

Gulftide False Holly Care

This false holly is a shade-loving plant, so the ideal spot will receive no more than 4 hours of daily sunlight. Plant it in rich soil that is moist and well drained. This plant is drought tolerant once established but will perform best with regular water during the summer, especially during a dry period. 

Feed Gulftide False Holly using a balanced plant food in the spring. Pruning is unnecessary, but you can trim the branches to maintain a tidy look.

Gulftide 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 for creating a border or colorful hedge.

Gulftide False Holly Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 - 8
Plant Type: Bushes
Light Exposure: Full Shade (Less Than 2 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 5 - 10 Feet
Mature Spread: 4 - 5 Feet
Mature Spacing: 4 - 5 Feet
Habit: Upright
Flower Color(s): White
Flower Description:
Bloom Period:
Foliage Type: Evergreen
Foliage Color(s): Green
Foliage Description:
Seasonal Interest: Fall Flowering, Winter Interest
Watering: Average
Resists: Deer
Tolerates: Drought
Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Container Role:
Uses: Borders, Hedges & Privacy, Specimen or Focal Point
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Foliage Interest, Fragrant, Low Maintenance
Brand:
Common Name: Gulftide False Holly
Other Name(s): Gulftide False Holly
Scientific Name: Osmanthus Gulftide
SKU:
1231010384-pc

Container Sizes

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.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know 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

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know 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

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know 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


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Plant Addict Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)

Plant Addicts guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy and healthy, but the plant(s) are being shipped through the mail and accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.

For information on how to care for you new plant please check out our guide. Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)

We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty whether you’re new or an expert. There are many variables outside our control and yours that can cause the demise of your plant(s). Examples would be hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, disease, insects & many other factors. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all the unknowns and will replace your plant if it moves on to the plant afterlife.

The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. We will cover 100% of the price of the plant but the warranty does not cover shipping cost. Simply let us know if your plant has died within one year of receiving it and we’ll get you a new one shipped out. We may ask for photos for documentation purposes but again we’ll try to make it as easy as possible.

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Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
    • We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location


Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.