Buy Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Purpureus'

Also Known As

False Holly
Holly Olive
Purple-leaf False Holly

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 8'-15'
W: 6'-10'

planting zones

7a-9b

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Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Purpureus' plant details

Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Purpureus' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green and purple foliage. In fall, summer and winter white flowers emerge followed by blue fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, clay, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Purpureus'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: oleaceae
Foliage: evergreen green and purple
Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 8 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall, summer and winter
Uses: easy-to-grow, fragrant, hedge, leathery leaves, screen, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Purpureus'

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Sometimes mistaken for holly, this rounded EG of dense bushy habit (to 10') has the added bonus of small fragrant white flowers in fall and new growth which is deep purple; hardier than the species. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

This will make a 6' x 6' shrub with deep green foliage year round. In spring and early summer (through July) the new foliage is deep purple.

By: Gossler Farms

Evergreen shrub or small tree with green, holly-like leaves. Purple new growth is stunning in the spring and is the best in full sun. Plants will be more compact in brighter areas as well. Once established, tiny flowers show up in the fall and add fragrance to the garden. Will respond well to pruning, so makes a great hedge or screen. If left to grow naturally, it will make a nice multi-stemmed, small tree.

By: Garden World

Young leaves are blackish purple & appear to be dipped in tar, the hardiest form.

By: Arrowhead Alpines

New growth is deep purple, later becoming green. The mingling of the shades from deep green to purple into mid summer is especially attractive. Colors the best in full sun.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

The only negative about this most excellent evergreen is that you can't eat it but then neither can those cloven-hoofed minions of Satan masquerading on this earthly plane as Bambi so its all good. Deep purple new growth, fragrant small flowers in fall, drought tolerant, very hardy.

By: Far Reaches Farm

New leaves begin dark purple and fade to dark green. Be surprised in the fall when fragrant small white flowers perfume the air. Evergreen screen to 10 feet tall.