Buy Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Ogon'

Also Known As

Osmanthus 'Ogon'
False Holly

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 6'-10'
W: 6'-10'

planting zones

7a-11

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Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Ogon' plant details

Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Ogon' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with gold foliage. In fall 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 average, clay, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Ogon'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: oleaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold
Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
Uses: easy-to-grow, fragrant, hedge, leathery leaves, screen, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Ogon'

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Has golden holly-like leaves throughout the year. Our plant sulked until the magnolia overhead grew. Seems to do best in shade as the color will be best and the plant will thrive.

By: Gossler Farms

The bright golden foliage of this unusual form of Osmanthus is exceptionally striking! The leaves emerge with a wonderful wine colored tint adding to its beauty. This evergreen shrub will slowly reach 4-5' tall and wide. The small white flowers are produced in autumn and have a wonderfully sweet apricot-like fragrance which perfumes the air all around it. Particularly beautiful planted in front of darker contrasting plants; protect from hot afternoon sun. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Of all the forms now available of this fragrant olive, O. h. 'Ogon' is possibly the most striking. These dwarf evergreen shrubs are slow to 4-5 ft and widely pyramidal with leaves a summer chartreuse and remaining gold throughout winter. The flowers are produced like the others, in fall with a sweet, carrying fragrance. Particularly beautiful when massed around contrasting plants such as Mahonia x media 'Charity' with its leaves almost matching the Mahonia flowers in winter color and intensity. Frost hardy in upper USDA zone 7. Bright light in coastal conditions, dappled shade elsewhere with regular summer water.