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Osmanthus

Genus: Osmanthus.

Species: Osmanthus heterophyllus.

Native to Japan and Taiwan, this shrub produces variable leaves, some toothed like holly leaves and others toothed only at the tip. Bears, inconspicuous white flowers in early summer. Grows to a height and spread of approx 15ft, if not clipped, and is sometimes used as a dense hedge.

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