- Botanical name: Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Ogon'
- Common name: Golden false holly
- Family: Oleaceae
- Plant Type: Shrub, Evergreen
Golden
- Key features:
- Dramatic foliage
Golden false holly, Osmanthus heterophyllus ‘Ogon’, is a delightful Japanese shrub bearing waxy, deer-resistant golden-yellow leaves that mature to green in summer. Slow growing, it forms a low, wide habit before, eventually, developing a pyramid shape.Â
For best results grow Osmanthus heterophyllus ‘Ogon’ in moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered spot in partial shade.Â
How to grow Osmanthus 'Ogon'
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Plant size
1.2m height
1.2m spread
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Aspect
East facing, west facing
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Position in border
Front
- Sun exposure: Partial shade
- Hardiness: Frost hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist / chalky / alkaline / acidic
Plant calendar
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Do not Prune in January |
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Do not Prune in March |
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Do not Prune in April |
M
Do not Prune in May |
J
Do not Prune in June |
J
Do not Prune in July |
A
Do not Prune in August |
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Do Prune in September |
O
Do Prune in October |
N
Do Prune in November |
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Do not Prune in December |
Osmanthus 'Ogon' and wildlife
Osmanthus 'Ogon' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Osmanthus 'Ogon' poisonous?
Osmanthus 'Ogon' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
