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 prickly hedge. Botanical Name- Osmanthus Heterophyllus ‘Goshiki’ Pronunciation- oz-MAN-thus het-er-oh-FILL-us Foliage- Evergreen Mature Width- 4 ft Mature Height- 6 ft Sun Exposure- Full sun to part shade Soil Preferences- Evenly moist, well-drained soil Current Size- 3 Bloom Color- White Bloom Time- Fall Companion Plants- Curtain Call Deep Rose Japanese Anemone – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest Fauna Attracted- Bees, pollinating flies, fragrant blooms Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – C26 Yearly Care Instructions- Prune to shape after flowering; keep soil moist but not waterlogged. Trimming Instructions- Prune after flowering to shape and remove weak growth. Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring; moderate feeding need. Loosen clay soil and maintain consistent moisture. Fertilizer Recommendation- Plant-tone Possible Issues- Scale insects, sooty mold
