Osmanthus armatus
holly-olive, devilwood
Notes:
Mulch and protection recommended in USDA zone 6.
Often fruitless in cultivation. Leaf margins spiny (as the specific epithet implies), but this subsides as the plant ages.
Not picky about soils.
Sources: AHS, Dirr, Sunset, Missouri BG.
Tags:
clay tolerant
dense canopy
drought tolerant
exposure:full shade
exposure:full sun
exposure:part shade
form:shrub
fragrant flowers
habit:rounded
persistence:evergreen
pest/disease free
rich soil preferred
sandy soil tolerant
type:broadleaf
use:border
use:container
use:hedge
use:mass planting
use:screen
use:specimen
water:moderate to little
water:regular
well-drained soil required
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