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Goshiki
Pickup available at 1540 Gordon Road
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Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Goshiki'
Goshiki translates from Japanese as "five colors". Its new leaves emerge red and quickly turn green. The green leaves are daubed with spots of creamy white, gray-green, and yellow-green. This lovely evergreen selection makes a great accent or hedge.
USDA Zones: 6-9
Plant Specifications
Height
3-5 feet
Spread
4 feet
Bloom Color
White; Foliage - Green
Planting and Care Tips
Plant
Provide enriched, moist, well-drained soil. Shelter from intense afternoon sun in hot summer regions. Water deeply, regularly during the first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Fertilize before new growth begins in early spring. Prune annually for a neat appearance and to maintain desired size and shape.
Feed
Fertilize before new growth begins in early spring.
Water
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
Prune
Prune annually for a neat appearance and to maintain desired size and shape.
Exposure
Full sun, Partial sun