Osmanthus heterophyllus rotundifolius

Common Name:
False Holly
Round-leaved False Holly

Description:
Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Rotundifolius' is a dense, evergreen shrub prized for its glossy, rounded foliage and neat, compact growth habit. Unlike the species, this cultivar has softer, less spiny leaves with gently rounded edges, making it a more refined choice for formal and informal landscapes alike. During autumn, it produces masses of small, creamy white flowers that are highly fragrant, filling the garden with a sweet jasmine-like perfume. Well suited to Melbourne's climate, it thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soil, although it adapts to a wide range of soil types once established. Its naturally dense habit makes it an excellent choice for hedging, screening, topiary or feature planting, while its attractive evergreen foliage provides year-round interest with minimal maintenance.

Form:

• Shrub - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: 2–3 m
• Width: 1.5–2.5 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Creamy white
• White

Key Attributes:

• Bee Attracting
• Bird Attracting
• Disease Resistant
• Perennial
• Scented flowers
• Suitable for Hedging
• Suitable for Pots
• Suitable for Topiary
• Dense evergreen foliage
• Excellent screening plant
• Low maintenance
• Tolerates coastal conditions once established
• Tolerates light frost

Toxicity:
No significant toxicity to humans, dogs or cats has been reported when grown as an ornamental plant.

Companion Plants:

• Camellia
• Azalea
• Liriope
• Clivia
• Hellebore
• Nandina
• Buxus
• Gardenia
• Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum)
• Sarcococca

For more information and photos of this species, Warners Nursery has detailed information available to the public here