species 3,630 observations

Holly Olive

Osmanthus heterophyllus

Field notes

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Trees
Light: Full sun Part shade
Moisture: Well drained Moist
Soil: Sand Loam Clay
Soil pH: Acid Neutral Alkaline
Drought tolerant: Yes
Deer resistant: Yes
Resists: Heat Pollution Urban conditions
Habit: Dense Oval
Plant type: Perennial Shrub Tree

From NC State Extension.