Variegated False Holly

Osmanthus Heterophyllus 'Variegatus'

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Overview

The Variegated False Holly (Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Variegatus') is a striking evergreen shrub reaching up to 4-6 ft high and 4-6 ft wide. It boasts leathery leaves edged in creamy white, giving year-round interest. Tiny, fragrant white flowers appear in autumn. Thrives in partial to full sun, in well-drained soil. Ideal for hedges, screens, or specimen plantings. Hardy to Zone 7, offering both beauty and resilience to diverse landscape designs.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 7–9

Variegated False Holly (Osmanthus Heterophyllus 'Variegatus') — It boasts leathery leaves edged in creamy white, giving year-round interest

Variegated False Holly (Osmanthus Heterophyllus 'Variegatus') — blue-black berries that can attract birds; it boasts leathery leaves edged in creamy white

Variegated False Holly (Osmanthus Heterophyllus 'Variegatus') — subsequently followed by subtle; and screen purposes.<br><br>The Variegated False Holly blooms

Variegated False Holly (Osmanthus Heterophyllus 'Variegatus') — white flowers that are often hidden by the foliage; the leaf pattern resembles that of a holly

Variegated False Holly (Osmanthus Heterophyllus 'Variegatus') — and screen purposes.<br><br>The Variegated False Holly blooms in the fall; hardy to Zone 7

Variegated False Holly (Osmanthus Heterophyllus 'Variegatus') — making it suitable for foundational plantings; white flowers in the garden

Variegated False Holly (Osmanthus Heterophyllus 'Variegatus') — It is relatively low maintenance requiring periodic pruning to maintain the desired, image 42

Culture

Sun: Full, Half, Shade
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 7–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Oleaceae

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Variegated False Holly (Osmanthus Heterophyllus 'Variegatus') — Ideal for hedges, screens, or specimen plantings

Variegated False Holly (Osmanthus Heterophyllus 'Variegatus') — blue-black berries that can attract birds; it boasts leathery leaves edged in creamy white

Variegated False Holly (Osmanthus Heterophyllus 'Variegatus') — subsequently followed by subtle; and screen purposes.<br><br>The Variegated False Holly blooms

Variegated False Holly (Osmanthus Heterophyllus 'Variegatus') — white flowers that are often hidden by the foliage; the leaf pattern resembles that of a holly

Variegated False Holly (Osmanthus Heterophyllus 'Variegatus') — and screen purposes.<br><br>The Variegated False Holly blooms in the fall; hardy to Zone 7

Variegated False Holly (Osmanthus Heterophyllus 'Variegatus') — making it suitable for foundational plantings; white flowers in the garden

Variegated False Holly (Osmanthus Heterophyllus 'Variegatus') — It is relatively low maintenance requiring periodic pruning to maintain the desired, image 42

Variegated False Holly (Osmanthus Heterophyllus 'Variegatus') — making it an excellent choice for diverse landscaping projects; creating an imposing presence

Variegated False Holly (Osmanthus Heterophyllus 'Variegatus') — including urban pollution; tiny, fragrant white flowers appear in autumn

Variegated False Holly (Osmanthus Heterophyllus 'Variegatus') — it can tolerate a range of soil types and conditions; white flowers that are often hidden by

Variegated False Holly (Osmanthus Heterophyllus 'Variegatus') — preferring well-drained soil and partial to full sunlight, image 38

Variegated False Holly (Osmanthus Heterophyllus 'Variegatus') — The leaf pattern resembles that of a holly; scientifically named Osmanthus heterophyllus

Variegated False Holly (Osmanthus Heterophyllus 'Variegatus') — elegantly contrasting the dark green center; shrub with white blooms

Variegated False Holly (Osmanthus Heterophyllus 'Variegatus') — This particular cultivar boasts leathery leaves that are edged with creamy white to, image 35

Variegated False Holly (Osmanthus Heterophyllus 'Variegatus') — creating an imposing presence in garden designs; this particular cultivar boasts leathery

Variegated False Holly (Osmanthus Heterophyllus 'Variegatus') — Mature specimens can reach heights of 6 to 10 feet with a spread of approximately 4, image 33

Variegated False Holly (Osmanthus Heterophyllus 'Variegatus') — is a striking evergreen shrub known for its distinctive foliage and versatile, image 32

Variegated False Holly (Osmanthus Heterophyllus 'Variegatus') — scientifically named Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Variegatus'; it can tolerate a range of soil

Variegated False Holly (Osmanthus Heterophyllus 'Variegatus') — Hardy to Zone 7, offering both beauty and resilience to diverse landscape designs; is a

Variegated False Holly (Osmanthus Heterophyllus 'Variegatus') — Ideal for hedges, screens, or specimen plantings; shrub for full or half or shade

Variegated False Holly (Osmanthus Heterophyllus 'Variegatus') — Thrives in partial to full sun, in well-drained soil; making it suitable for foundational

Variegated False Holly (Osmanthus Heterophyllus 'Variegatus') — Tiny, fragrant white flowers appear in autumn; elegantly contrasting the dark green center

Variegated False Holly (Osmanthus Heterophyllus 'Variegatus') — It boasts leathery leaves edged in creamy white, giving year-round interest; ideal for hedges

Variegated False Holly (Osmanthus Heterophyllus 'Variegatus') — shrub for full or half or shade

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