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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 7–9Type Shrub
Variegated False Holly (Osmanthus Heterophyllus 'Variegatus') — elegantly contrasting the dark green center

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Oleaceae

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Variegated False Holly (Osmanthus Heterophyllus 'Variegatus') — preferring well-drained soil and partial to full sunlight, image 38
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') — and screen purposes.<br><br>The Variegated False Holly blooms in the fall
Variegated False Holly (Osmanthus Heterophyllus 'Variegatus') — shrub with white blooms
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') — making it suitable for foundational plantings; white flowers in the garden
Variegated False Holly (Osmanthus Heterophyllus 'Variegatus') — white flowers in the garden
Variegated False Holly (Osmanthus Heterophyllus 'Variegatus') — making it suitable for foundational plantings
Variegated False Holly (Osmanthus Heterophyllus 'Variegatus') — including urban pollution
Variegated False Holly (Osmanthus Heterophyllus 'Variegatus') — including urban pollution; tiny, fragrant white flowers appear in autumn
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') — 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'
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') — It is relatively low maintenance requiring periodic pruning to maintain the desired shape and
Variegated False Holly (Osmanthus Heterophyllus 'Variegatus') — shrub for full or half or shade
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') — Ideal for hedges, screens, or specimen plantings
Variegated False Holly (Osmanthus Heterophyllus 'Variegatus') — subsequently followed by subtle
Variegated False Holly (Osmanthus Heterophyllus 'Variegatus') — creating an imposing presence in garden designs
Variegated False Holly (Osmanthus Heterophyllus 'Variegatus') — making it an excellent choice for diverse landscaping projects
Variegated False Holly (Osmanthus Heterophyllus 'Variegatus') — is a striking evergreen shrub known for its distinctive foliage and versatile landscaping
Variegated False Holly (Osmanthus Heterophyllus 'Variegatus') — Tiny, fragrant white flowers appear in autumn; elegantly contrasting the dark green center
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