INCREASES UPTAKE OF WATER & NUTRIENTS - Plants treated with Rootgrow develop a secondary root system, with the express purpose of seeking out new sources of water and other key nutrients that are required to keep your plants happy and healthy. Below is the list of essential tools needed to prune false holly. These shrubs benefit for pruning to develop a bushy and well-balanced form. False hollies are low maintenance, adaptable and easy to grow in most conditions, such as urban pollution and coastal areas. It thrives in fertile, well-drained soil in sunny to partially sunny locations. A sunny east-facing or sunny west-facing location that receives a little shade either morning or afternoon is perfect. If planted in full shade, the false holly will grow but foliage colour contrast will be reduced. False holly is an acid-loving plant but can tolerate most soil types. Though it will not flourish being in constantly wet soil year round.

False holly does not generally need regular pruning, though it responds well to hard pruning if required and it is very suitable for hedging. It is a slow-growing shrub with a natural upright oval habit. Any trimming or reshaping should be done mid to late spring. It is okay to prune in summer too but depending on how much you are taking off, it may remove the flower buds that are forming for the following year.For colder regions (zones 6 or 7), the false holly is best planted in a protected area away from cold winter winds. Planted next to the house and under an overhang will provide some insulation and protect the shoots from damage caused by severe winter weather. The genus name, Osmanthus, is derived from two Greek words. Osme means fragrant, and anthos means flower. The specific epithet, heterophyllus, is from the Greek, hetero meaning different, and phyllus meaning leaf.

Attributes: Genus: Osmanthus Species: heterophyllus Family: Oleaceae Life Cycle: Woody Recommended Propagation Strategy: Stem Cutting Country Or Region Of Origin: South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan Particularly Resistant To (Insects/Diseases/Other Problems): Deer browsing Dimensions: Height: 8 ft. 0 in. - 20 ft. 0 in. Width: 7 ft. 0 in. - 20 ft. 0 in. The only species which we sadly offer only occasionally is O. fragrans which we found was just too tender for anywhere but a large greenhouse. At Tregrehan Garden they grow O. fragrans f. aurantiacus which has highly fragrant tubular clusters of orange flowers in profusion in the autumn where it grows to 15ft or more in height. A magnificent plant! O. heterophyllus ‘Party Lights’ False Holly: The dark green foliage of the ‘Party Lights’ is a stable colour that sets a contrast for the new leaf growth that emerges as pink and cream at the end of each stem in spring. Perfect as a specimen plant for a spring garden. It grows to about 1.5 m (5 ft) tall.Profile Video: See this plant in the following landscapes: Satellite Dish Fountain Plant Walls and Hedges Cottage Style Foundation Planting Cultivars / Varieties: O. heterophyllus ‘Goshiki’ False Holly: ‘Goshiki’ means five colours in Japanese. The variegated holly-like foliage is attractive with its multiple shades of cream, green, pink, orange, and yellow adds year-round interest. It is hardy and adaptable and grows to about 2.5 m (8 ft) tall.

O. heterophyllus ‘Gulftide’ False Holly: The ‘Gulftide’ is recommended as a screen or for hedging. It is dense and one of the hardiest varieties. The flossy foliage is deep green. It grows to about 2m (6 ft) and prunes easily for hedging or in anoutdoor planter. REQUIRES A SINGLE APPLICATION - Rootgrow only needs to be applied once, a single treatment will generally last the entire lifespan of your plants.I have listed these species of Osmanthus in accordance with my own personal view of their attractiveness and beauty in the gardens here: Stem: Stem Color: Cream/Tan Gray/Silver Stem Is Aromatic: No Stem Lenticels: Conspicuous Stem Description: Twigs are light gray to tan with numerous, extremely small raised lenticels. Keep in mind that false holly is a slow grower, and you should only expect about 5-10 cm (2-4 in) of growth in a year. Once the false holly matures, the growth rate may slow down even more, making it a perfect low maintenance plant for a garden bed. Whole Plant Traits: Plant Type: Shrub Tree Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics: Broadleaf Evergreen Habit/Form: Dense Oval Growth Rate: Slow Maintenance: Low Texture: Coarse