Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Gulftide'

Also Known As

Gulftide False Holly

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 8'-10'
W: 5'-7'

planting zones

7a-11

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Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Gulftide' plant details

Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Gulftide' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In fall and winter white flowers emerge followed by blue fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Gulftide'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: oleaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 5 FT - 7 FT - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall and winter
Uses: easy-to-grow, fragrant, hedge, leathery leaves, screen, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Gulftide'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Loads of small but incredibly fragrant white flowers in fall make this a wonderful addition to any garden. Glossy foliage is variable; the juvenile leaves are holly-like and spiny becoming entire on older specimens. This attractive shrub is dense and compact, slowly reaching 8-12'; a fine specimen or hedge and one of the hardiest cultivars. Plant this where you can really enjoy its fragrance! S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Elegant, arching, evergreen shrub, slow growing to 5' tall and 6' wide for part to full shade. Foliage is splashed with pink and cream and flushes burgundy in winter. Very at home in the woodland with drooping clusters of white flowers (nice in arrangements) in spring that age to dark blue berries. Rich, well-drained soil and regular dry season water.

By: Secret Garden Growers

One of the hardiest clones with extremely glossy solid green foliage heavily spined at the leaf margins; it is supposed to be compact however Dirr reports it can reach 15'.

By: Arrowhead Alpines

A handsome plant and a terrific screen or hedge, this evergreen shrub, to 8 ft tall and 5 ft wide, has spiny, holly-like leaves, shiny dark green and very densely held. Flowers appear in autumn, their tiny whiteness hidden amongst the leaves but the sweet fragrance easily noticed. Prefers sun to part shade in well-drained soil with summer water but easily adapts to many soils. Also can be pruned to maintain a smaller size. Frost hardy to 0F, USDA zone 7.