Goshiki Osmanthus – Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Goshiki'

Variegated Evergreen Shrub | Tea Olive

Add year-round color and texture to your garden with Goshiki Osmanthus, an attractive evergreen shrub known for its colorful, holly-like foliage.

The Japanese word Goshiki means “five colored,” describing the beautiful mix of cream, pink, orange, yellow, and white tones that appear across its leaves. Its distinctive variegated foliage makes it an eye-catching choice for hedges, specimen plantings, and decorative containers.

Plant Features

• Botanical name: Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Goshiki'

• Common names: Goshiki Osmanthus, Tea Olive, Variegated Holly-Leaf Osmanthus

• Plant type: Evergreen shrub

• Foliage: Variegated, holly-like leaves with cream, pink, orange, yellow, and white coloring

• Growth habit: Dense, upright shrub

• Mature size: Approximately 6–10 feet tall and 4–8 feet wide

• Pruning: Can be maintained around 3 feet tall with pruning

• USDA Zones: 7–9; Zone 6 with some winter protection

Growing Information

• Sunlight: Full sun to deep shade

• Soil: Prefers well-drained soil

• Soil adaptability: Tolerates sandy and clay soils

• Water: Drought tolerant once established, according to the variety information

• Deer resistance: Described as deer resistant

Goshiki Osmanthus is an adaptable shrub that can be used in a variety of garden settings. Its evergreen foliage provides color throughout the year.

Landscape Uses

• Hedges: Create an attractive evergreen hedge or screening planting.

• Specimen plant: Showcase its colorful foliage as a focal point.

• Container gardening: Grow in a decorative pot for patios, entrances, and outdoor living spaces.

• Foundation planting: Add year-round foliage color around your landscape.

Shipping Information

Your plant ships fully rooted in soil.

Scenic Hill Farm is a licensed Oregon nursery and ships to all states.

Please note that plant appearance can vary with the season and growing conditions. Contact us if you have questions before ordering or concerns about your plant when it arrives.

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