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Oemlearia cerasiformis

Oso Berry

The Oso Berry. An interesting and uncommon shrub which makes a thick clump of erect stems. Sea green leaves emerge very early with the attractive white flowers in February and March.
Olearia haastii Small dark green leaves, white felted beneath and masses of white daisy like flowers in the height of summer . Makes a useful low hedge in seaside locations

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Olearia macrodonta Sage green holly like leaves silver on the underside makes this medium sized New Zealand shrub stand out from the family,white flowerheads in broad clusters in June
Olearia nummularifolia Makes a medium sized shrub small fleshy green yellow leaves. Fragrant white flower heads in height of summer

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Olearia scilloniensis Originated on the Islands of Scilly, grey flannely foliage and masses of daisy like flowers during height of summer

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Olearia traversii

Daisy Bush

Excellent for seaside exposure where it can be used to good effect as a windbreak or screen, though avoid harsh N. E. aspects. Polished green leathery leaves with a silvery white reverse

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Osmanthus burkwoodii A hybrid of O.decorus and O.delavayi, this is a wonderful evergreen garden shrub, eventually reaching three metres. It has shiny dark green toothed leaves and highly scented white flowers in late spring.
Osmanthus decorus A hardy evergreen shrub which ultimately makes a large rounded shrub, with quite large glossy dark green leaves. In spring it freely produces clusters of small fragrant white flowers, followed by blue-black fruits.

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Osmanthus delavayi Introduced in 1890 by the Abbe Delavayi, this very beautiful small leaved and slow growing diminutive shrub comes into its full glory when in April its highly perfumed white Jasmine-like flowers appear.
Osmanthus heterophyllus Often mistaken for Holly this rather lovely evergreen shrub grows slowly to make a large shrub. Its deep green glossy foliage always looks smart and acts as a perfect foil for other planting. Flowers sweet scented in autumn.

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Osmanthus heterophyllus Goshiki (Tricolor) A very striking variety, it has holly-like evergreen leaves of dark green with blotches of yellow. Fragrant white flowers appear in autumn.
Osmanthus heterophyllus Variegatus Leaves attractively bordered creamy white, slower growing than the type
Ostrya carpinifolia

Hop Hornbeam

The Hop Hornbeam. Superb tree when in Spring the tassel like long catkins cover the tree. Good autumn foliage of butter yellow. Easy to grow in most situations.

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Ostrya japonica The Japanese Hop Hornbeam very effective in summer when laden with its attractive green hop like fruits. Definitely a tree for the connoisseur

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Ostrya virginiana A must for any collector of rare trees, known also as the Ironwood. Makes a small tree with good autumn leaf colour of soft butter yellow.

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Ozothamnus rosmarinifoliaThreave Seedling Attractive thread like silver foliage and white scented flowers
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