Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Purpureus'

Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Purpureus'

Synonymes:
Family: Oleaceae

Dense shrub with dark evergreen foliage. New leaves are purple to black. White flowers in September. Height 5m.

Classification

Trees and shrubs

Leaf color

  • Cardinal red
  • Green

Ground type

  • Acidic
  • Limestone
  • Neutral

Climate

Zone 6: from -23°C to -17°C

Interesting plant

  • In spring
  • In summer
  • In autumn
  • In winter

Sizes

3 to 5m
2 to 5m

Exposure

  • Sunny
  • Part shade

Use in the garden

  • Hedge
  • Isolated
  • Massif
  • Parterre

Notable interests:

  • Evergreen