Party Lights™ Goshiki False Holly
Overview: A tea olive grown for its spiny, holly-like foliage variegated in green, cream, and pink new growth.
Mature size: Approximately 8–10 ft. tall and slightly narrower, though size varies by cultivar.
Sun exposure: Partial shade to full sun
Flowering season: Fall
Hardiness: USDA Zones 6–9
Water needs: Average; drought-tolerant once established
Special features: Dense, holly-like evergreen foliage (spiny on some cultivars) with small, very fragrant fall flowers; slow-growing but takes heavy pruning well; blooms form on old wood, so heavy pruning can reduce next year's flowers
Wildlife value: Bees and other pollinators
Botanical name: Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Shien'
Category: Shrubs & Trees