Shrubs
Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Rotundifolius' (Round-Leaf False Holly)
Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Rotundifolius'
Also known as Rotundifolius False Holly
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About This Plant
Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Rotundifolius' (Round-Leaf False Holly), 'Rotundifolius', is valued for its garden character and seasonal interest in PNW landscapes.
Osmanthus species are evergreen shrubs prized for intensely fragrant small white or orange flowers , O. fragrans (Sweet Olive) is the iconic fragrance shrub of southern gardens. Many holly-like species (O. heterophyllus) also serve as evergreen hedges.
Full sun to part shade suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone 6 to 9. Generally trouble-free; drought-tolerant once established.
For a Pacific Northwest native shrub of similar character, consider Mahonia aquifolium (Tall Oregon Grape, Oregon state flower), Philadelphus lewisii (Mock Orange), or Holodiscus discolor (Oceanspray) , all support native pollinators and birds.
Plant Details
- Botanical
- Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Rotundifolius'
- Common name
- Rotundifolius False Holly
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Foliage type
- Evergreen
- Mature size
- 4-5 ft tall × 3-4 ft wide
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Bloom time
- Fall
- Bloom color
- White, Orange
- Foliage color
- Green
Care Notes
Garden Attributes
- Pacific NW native
- Deer resistant
- Coastal suitable
- Grown organically
- Pollinator value: Bees
- Wildlife: Pollinator support
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