Osmanthus heterophyllus Holly olive (Oleaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Osmanthus heterophyllus
Holly olive
Evergreen shrub
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The Osmanthus heterophyllus plant species is found in E. Asia - Japan, Taiwan. It is a member of the Oleaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Holly olive. Some home gardeners know the variety as O. aquifolium. O. illicifolius. Ilex heterophyllus. Olea illicifolia.

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Latin Name:  Osmanthus heterophyllus
Common Name:  Holly olive
Family:  Oleaceae
Author:  (G.Don.)P.S.Green.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  4   Mature Width:  4

Habitat:  Not known

Propagation Notes: Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a coldframe[200]. Stored seed probably germinates best if it is given 3 months warm then 3 months cold stratification before sowing[113]. The seed usually takes 6 - 18 months to germinate, it should be pricked out into individual pots when it is large enough to handle. Grow the plants on for their first winter in the greenhouse and plant them out in early summer. Cuttings of half-ripe wood taken at the end of July, in a frame with bottom heat[11]. Cuttings of almost ripe wood, 7 - 12cm with a heel, September/October in a cold frame. A good percentage. Plant out in the spring 18 months later[78]. Layering in spring[200] or autumn[78]. Partially sever the layer leads in the following late summer and plant out in the autumn. High percentage[78].

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