Goshiki Osmanthus

Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Goshiki'

Goshiki translates from Japanese as "five colors". Its new leaves emerge red and quickly turn green. The green leaves are daubed with spots of creamy white, gray-green, and yellow-green. This lovely evergreen selection makes a great accent or hedge.

Plant Type Shrubs
Hardiness Zone 6-9
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Height3' - 6' (ft), 6' - 8' (ft), 8' - 10' (ft)
Spread3' - 6' (ft), 6' - 8' (ft)
Spacing 48"-96" (in)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low, Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil PH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Award Winning, Evergreen, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy
Tolerance Clay Soil, Deer, Drought
Attracts Birds
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers
Goshiki Osmanthus | Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Goshiki' || Goshiki translates from Japanese as "five colors". Its new leaves emerge red and quickly turn green. The green leaves are daubed with spots of creamy white, gray-green, and yellow-green. This lovely evergreen selection makes a great accent or hedge.
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Average Maintenance, Well-Drained, Award Winning, Evergreen, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy, Clay Soil Tolerant, Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Attracts Birds, Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers
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