Variegated False Holly Goshiki

Cream pink orange yellow and white appear in attractive spots or swirls that combine together to create an eye catching display. It is drought tolerant once established but would appreciate occasional watering during dry weather especially if in a sandy site.

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Variegated false holly goshiki

It has a low canopy and is suitable for planting under power lines. The false holly is very easy to grow in full sun to deep shade although it will flower less in more shade. Osmanthus heterophyllus goshiki also called false holly is truly a beautiful accent plant that is also extremely tough and durable with remarkable variegated leaves.

Very spiny holly like leaves which are deer resistant. The leaves will show off five colors. Variegated false holly colorful evergreen foliage year round with a mixture of green gold and cream colors.

Variegated false holly will grow to be about 10 feet tall at maturity with a spread of 8 feet. This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. Osmanthus heterophyllus goshiki is an extremely tough variegated evergreen shrub with year round interest and is especially useful in the winter garden.

Its new leaves emerge red and quickly turn green. It prefers well drained soil but will tolerate sand and clay. Cream pink orange yellow and white combine together to create an eye catching display.

The leaves are 1 2 long and 1 wide with seven to nine spines. Osmanthus spines are softer and less prone to puncture than a true holly. Variegated plants or plants with several different colors offer much to the garden especially in the shade.

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