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Osmanthus heterophyllus aureomarginatus 'Goshiki'

Lizzie27Lizzie27 Posts: 12,494
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A mouthful of a name but I can thoroughly recommend this evergreen shrub.

It's quietly variegated with cream so it doesn't 'shout' at you, has holly like leaves, slow growing and doesn't seem to have any pests and diseases. It's also easy to prune.

I've had mine for about 5-10 years, planted in a raised bed right outside our bedroom window and enjoy seeing it when I draw the curtains each morning. It's now about 3-4 ft high.
North East Somerset - Clay soil over limestone

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  • Lizzie27Lizzie27 Posts: 12,494
    Forgot the photos! 
    North East Somerset - Clay soil over limestone
  • GardenerSuzeGardenerSuze Posts: 5,692
    I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
  • GardenerSuzeGardenerSuze Posts: 5,692
    A plant to consider for my new garden. Thankyou @Lizzie27 a lovely specimen.
    I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
  • Allotment BoyAllotment Boy Posts: 6,774
    Does it resist Honey fungus? If so it goes to the top of my wish list. 
    AB Still learning

  • Silver surferSilver surfer Posts: 4,719
    edited September 2023
    May I just add a correction...
    Osmanthus heterophylla Goshiki.....see pics 1 - 5.
    is different  shrub from
    Osmanthus heterophyllus aureomarginatus ...see pics 6 and 7.
    (Aureomarginatus = leaves with yellow margins)

    Perthshire. SCOTLAND .
  • Lizzie27Lizzie27 Posts: 12,494
    Many thanks @Silver surfer, for that correction, I can see the differences now. I've definitely got 'Goshiki' and looking at the two, do prefer it.

    The name's shorter as well!

    I don't know whether honey fungus affects it, do hope not.
    North East Somerset - Clay soil over limestone
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