Osmanthus, Variegated False Holly, Variegated Holly Olive 'Variegatus'

I live in Zone 7a in Wilmington, Delaware and I have found this plant and variety "Variegatus" to be reliably hardy. This variety does we...Read Morell in sun or shade but can get browned from winter sun if it is too intense (like if planted along a south-facing wall and there is glare from snow, for example). Mine do better in part sun / part shade and even grow well on the cooler north side of my house, where they have never shown any winter damage.

Have grown this plant in a 14" clay container for at least 8 years outside year round in Z8a, started off in full sun until noon, full sh...Read Moreade thereafter. For past year I've grown it in full sun and it's adapted well. In winter it gets some pink coloring to the lovely white/green variegated leaves, but holds leaves well. Nice for cutting to add to arrangements (main reason it's still about 5 feet tall x 18 inches). Never any pests or disease. josh z8a