SCIENTIFIC NAME: Osmanthus fragrans ‘Yinbi Shuanghui’

COMMON NAME: Misty River Osmanthus

GARDEN SIZE: 8–12 feet tall x 4–8 feet wide

GROWTH RATE: Moderate

USDA ZONE: 7 to 10

EXPOSURE: Part Shade to Full Sun; protect from harsh winter winds and chill.

WATER & SOIL: Average to moist, acidic, well-drained, and organically rich soil. Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry. Drought tolerant once established.

HABIT (FORM): Upright, compact

FOLIAGE: Evergreen; Variegated pink, white, and green leaves

FLOWERS: Fragrant flowers bloom from September to April

PLANT ORIGIN: Himalayas, Japan, China, Taiwan, Southeast Asia, Cambodia, and Thailand

WILDLIFE SUPPORT: May provide some nesting sites and shelter for birds and small mammals, but does not serve as much of a food source for local insects and wildlife.

FERTILIZING: Use a fertilizer for acid-loving plants (such as Holly-tone) in spring and fall

PRUNING: No pruning required for natural form; optional annual pruning may be done any time of the year for size and shape maintenance.

TOXICITY FLAGS: Generally considered non-toxic to dogs, cats, and horses.

USES: Specimen, Corner/foundation planting