Osmanthus aquifolium
Price range: €75.00 through €580.00
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Description
All the glossy evergreen structure of holly — but softer, friendlier, and often beautifully scented when in flower. Osmanthus aquifolium is a hardy, dependable shrub with rich green, holly-like leaves that brings year-round presence to borders and hedging, without the sharp prickles.
Why you’ll love it
- Evergreen structure: Deep green leaves all year
- Holly look, softer feel: Great for family gardens and pathways
- Excellent for screening: Dense habit for privacy and wind filtering
- Tough & reliable: Handles Irish/UK conditions well once established
Quick Facts
- Botanical name: Osmanthus aquifolium
- Common name: False holly
- Plant type: Evergreen shrub
- Best for: Screening, hedging, mixed borders, structure planting
- Position: Sun or partial shade
- Soil: Moist but well-drained
- Hardiness: Very hardy
Description
If you want a shrub that quietly does its job — looking good in every season — Osmanthus aquifolium is a brilliant choice. The foliage is glossy, leathery and holly-like, giving you instant texture and a strong evergreen backbone for the garden. It’s especially useful for adding depth behind perennials, creating a calm green backdrop, or forming a dense, handsome hedge.
It also clips well, so you can keep it neat and architectural, or let it grow more naturally for a softer, woodland-edge feel.
Where to plant
- As a privacy screen along boundaries
- In mixed borders as an evergreen backdrop
- As a hedge for structure and shelter
- Near entrances and paths where you want evergreen polish year-round
Care & planting notes
- Watering: Water well in the first season; drought tolerant once established
- Pruning: Tidy or shape in late spring/summer; responds well to clipping
- Feeding: A spring mulch/slow-release feed keeps growth lush
- Top tip: Shelter from very cold, drying winds if your site is exposed
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