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Osmanthus ilicifolius

Osmanthus ilicifolius

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Osmanthus ilicifolius

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Key features

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Foliage Green leaves year-round (evergreen)
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Flowers Small clusters of fragrant flowers

Description

Osmanthus ilicifolius is an evergreen shrub with dark-green leaves year-round. In late summer, clusters of small fragrant flowers appear and can last into autumn.

AKA Osmanthus heterophyllus, Holly Olive

Planting Steps

1Preparation

  • Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
  • Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
  • Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
  • To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

  • Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
  • Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
  • Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
  • Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

  • Water generously around the base of the plant.
  • If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.
Small shrubs (1-3) Young trees & 4+ small shrubs Select semi-mature trees & shrubs (1-4) All other mature trees (any quantity)
Mainland UK ex. Scottish Highlands £10 £12 £35 from £55
Scottish Highlands & the Islands From £30
Outside Mainland UK Currently we are unable to deliver outside of Mainland UK
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Product Details

Key features

Leaf icon
Foliage Green leaves year-round (evergreen)
Flowers icon
Flowers Small clusters of fragrant flowers

Description

Osmanthus ilicifolius is an evergreen shrub with dark-green leaves year-round. In late summer, clusters of small fragrant flowers appear and can last into autumn. AKA Osmanthus heterophyllus, Holly Olive

Osmanthus ilicifolius is an evergreen shrub with dark-green leaves year-round. In late summer, clusters of small fragrant flowers appear and can last into autumn.

AKA Osmanthus heterophyllus, Holly Olive

Planting & Care

Planting Steps

1Preparation

  • Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
  • Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
  • Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
  • To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

  • Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
  • Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
  • Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
  • Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

  • Water generously around the base of the plant.
  • If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

Delivery Information

Small shrubs (1-3) Young trees & 4+ small shrubs Select semi-mature trees & shrubs (1-4) All other mature trees (any quantity)
Mainland UK ex. Scottish Highlands £10 £12 £35 from £55
Scottish Highlands & the Islands From £30
Outside Mainland UK Currently we are unable to deliver outside of Mainland UK
Find out more

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