Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Purpureus'
PURPLE FALSE HOLLY
Oleaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 7-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, clay, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
4m
Plant habit
 
4m

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Garden Styles: suits mediterranean & oriental designs

Uses: formal screen, informal screen, formal hedge, barrier, large planter, topiary, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: deer resistant

 
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Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Purpureus'
PURPLE FALSE HOLLY
Oleaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 7-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, clay, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
4m
Plant habit
 
4m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in white

Flowering Time: late summer to late autumn

Leaves: black-purple new leaves

Bark & Stems: spiny leaves


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean & oriental designs

Uses: formal screen, informal screen, formal hedge, barrier, large planter, topiary, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: deer resistant






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