Goshiki translates from Japanese as "five colors". Its new leaves emerge red and quickly turn green. The green leaves are daubed with spots of creamy white, gray-green, and yellow-green. This lovely evergreen selection makes a great accent or hedge.
Bloom Time
Occasional insignificant flowers in summer.
Deciduous/Evergreen
Evergreen
Special Features
Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Compact Form
Growth Rate
Moderate
Growth Habit
Mounding
Landscape Use
Border, Hedge
Design Ideas
Use as a low prickly hedge or try as a unique mid-height accent in shrub borders. Far wider than it is tall, group to cover large bare areas of the garden.
Provide enriched, moist, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, water as needed to maintain evenly moist soil. Fertilize in early spring. Prune annually for a neat appearance and to maintain desired size and shape.
History
Native to Eastern Asia, Osmanthus heterophyllus is mentioned in the oldest surviving historical record of Japan. It is believed to have been used to make holly wood spears and used in battle to subdue the East. The prickly and non-prickly plants are sometimes referred to as male and female, although the leaf texture is not related to the plant sexuality.
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Details
Description
Goshiki translates from Japanese as "five colors". Its new leaves emerge red and quickly turn green. The green leaves are daubed with spots of creamy white, gray-green, and yellow-green. This lovely evergreen selection makes a great accent or hedge.
Bloom Time
Occasional insignificant flowers in summer.
Deciduous/Evergreen
Evergreen
Special Features
Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Compact Form
Growth Rate
Moderate
Growth Habit
Mounding
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Style
Landscape Use
Border, Hedge
Design Ideas
Use as a low prickly hedge or try as a unique mid-height accent in shrub borders. Far wider than it is tall, group to cover large bare areas of the garden.
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Care
Care Instructions
Provide enriched, moist, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, water as needed to maintain evenly moist soil. Fertilize in early spring. Prune annually for a neat appearance and to maintain desired size and shape.
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History
History
Native to Eastern Asia, Osmanthus heterophyllus is mentioned in the oldest surviving historical record of Japan. It is believed to have been used to make holly wood spears and used in battle to subdue the East. The prickly and non-prickly plants are sometimes referred to as male and female, although the leaf texture is not related to the plant sexuality.
Frequently asked questions
Does Goshiki Osmanthus produce flowers?
Occasional insignificant flowers in summer.
Is Goshiki Osmanthus evergreen or deciduous?
Goshiki Osmanthus is Evergreen.
What are the special features of Goshiki Osmanthus?
Goshiki Osmanthus is Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Compact Form.
How fast does Goshiki Osmanthus grow?
Goshiki Osmanthus has a Moderate growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Goshiki Osmanthus?
Goshiki Osmanthus grows in an Mounding habit.
Where can I use Goshiki Osmanthus in my landscape?
Goshiki Osmanthus is suitable for: Border, Hedge.
How can I use Goshiki Osmanthus in my garden design?
Use as a low prickly hedge or try as a unique mid-height accent in shrub borders. Far wider than it is tall, group to cover large bare areas of the garden.
What color are Goshiki Osmanthus flowers?
Goshiki Osmanthus produces White flowers.
What color is the foliage of Goshiki Osmanthus?
Goshiki Osmanthus has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Goshiki Osmanthus?
Good companion plants for Goshiki Osmanthus include: Fountain Grass (Pennisetum); Boxwood (Buxus); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Loropetalum (Loropetalum); Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina).
How do I care for Goshiki Osmanthus?
Provide enriched, moist, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, water as needed to maintain evenly moist soil. Fertilize in early spring. Prune annually for a neat appearance and to maintain desired size and shape.
What is the history of Goshiki Osmanthus?
Native to Eastern Asia, Osmanthus heterophyllus is mentioned in the oldest surviving historical record of Japan. It is believed to have been used to make holly wood spears and used in battle to subdue the East. The prickly and non-prickly plants are sometimes referred to as male and female, although the leaf texture is not related to the plant sexuality.
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