Osmanthus heterophyllus ‘Rotundifolius’ Ball – Holly Osmanthus Topiary Ball
Osmanthus heterophyllus ‘Rotundifolius’ Ball – Holly Osmanthus Topiary Ball
Evergreen · Full Sun / Part Shade
Mature size: Maintained by pruning high × Maintained by pruning wide
- Evergreen
- Full Sun / Part Shade
- Mature heightMaintained by pruning
- Mature widthMaintained by pruning
- Frost Tolerant
- Good in pots
- Flowers
Dense glossy foliage and naturally compact growth create a refined topiary specimen with year-round structure.
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Mature height & width
Mature height & width
- Mature height
- Maintained by pruning
- Mature width
- Maintained by pruning
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Pot sizes & dimensions
| Pot / bag size | Width | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| 30cm Pot | 33cm | 30cm |
| 40cm/45L Pot | 44cm | 41.5cm |
| 50cm Pot / 70L Pot | 55cm | 41.8cm |
| 100L Bag | 50.6cm | 52.8cm |
| 150L Bag | 66cm | 55cm |
| 200L Bag | 71.5cm | 60.5cm |
| 300L Bag | 88cm | 63.8cm |
| 400L Bag | 99cm | 66cm |
| 500L Bag | 122cm | 66cm |
| 750L Bag | 134cm | 69cm |
| 1000L Bag | 146.3cm | 71.5cm |
| 2000L Bag | 176cm | 82.5cm |
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About Osmanthus heterophyllus ‘Rotundifolius’
Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Rotundifolius' Ball is a slow, dense evergreen shrub clipped into a sphere. The small leaves are thick, glossy and rounded, without the sharp spines of ordinary holly osmanthus, so the ball reads as smooth and solid rather than prickly. Tiny white flowers scent the air in autumn.
It takes full sun or part shade and any reasonably drained soil, including clay improved with compost. Light to moderate frost is no trouble once established, and it copes with wind, urban air and moderate dry spells. Growth is deliberate at 15 to 30 centimetres a year, which is why the shape holds so well.
Balls are used in pairs at an entry, repeated along a path, set into a low hedge as punctuation, or grown in pots beside a courtyard door. They are usually maintained between 40 and 80 centimetres across. The slow habit means fewer clips a year and a shape that stays true between them.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Holly Osmanthus Topiary Ball
What is Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Rotundifolius'?
It is a slow growing evergreen shrub in the olive family, grown here as a clipped ball. Unlike the usual holly osmanthus, this cultivar has small rounded leaves with no spines, thick and glossy and set very close together. Tiny white flowers appear in autumn and are strongly scented despite their size.
Is it evergreen?
Yes, it holds its foliage all year and the ball stays solid through winter. The leaves are leathery and dark, so the plant reads as a green mass rather than a collection of individual leaves, which is what makes it useful for formal work. Old leaves shed gradually rather than all at once.
Does it need sun or shade?
It takes full sun or part shade and performs well in both, which is unusual for a formal ball. In full sun growth is a little denser and slightly slower. In part shade the leaf colour deepens. Deep shade thins the plant out over time, so aim for at least a few hours of light.
How fast does it grow?
About 15 to 30 centimetres a year, which is slow by shrub standards and exactly why it is used for topiary. A ball keeps its outline for months between clips instead of running out of shape in weeks. It also means an established plant of good size represents several years of nursery growing.
When does it flower?
Small white flowers open in autumn, generally March to May. They sit tight against the stems and are easy to miss by eye, but the scent carries, which is the point of them. Flowering does not disturb the outline of the ball, and light clipping through the year has little effect on the display.
Can it grow in pots?
Yes, it is one of the better shrubs for long term container growing because the slow habit keeps the roots in proportion. Use a wide pot with a quality free-draining mix, water when the surface dries, and feed with a slow release fertiliser in spring. Balls in pots hold their shape reliably at an entry.
How do I clip and care for it?
Clip lightly two or three times through the growing season, taking just the new shoot tips with sharp shears and following the existing outline. Avoid cutting hard into old bare wood, as it is slow to break from it. Water through dry spells, mulch the root zone, and feed once in spring.
| Mature height | Maintained by pruning |
|---|---|
| Mature width | Maintained by pruning |
| Position | Full Sun / Part Shade |
| Growth per year | 15cm to 30cm per year under suitable conditions |
| Frost | Frost Tolerant |
| Foliage | Evergreen (foliage year round) |
| Form | Topiary Form · Formal Standard |
| Uses | Council or Civic Landscapes · Driveway Border · Feature Tree · Plant in Pots (or) Suitable for Pots |
- Foliage
Evergreen (foliage year round)
- Position
- Form
- Use
- Mature height
- Maintained by pruning
- Mature width
- Maintained by pruning
Planting Information
Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Osmanthus heterophyllus ‘Rotundifolius’ Ball – Holly Osmanthus Topiary Ball
Osmanthus heterophyllus ‘Rotundifolius’ Ball – Holly Osmanthus Topiary Ball is expected to grow 15cm to 30cm per year under suitable conditions.
Long Term Care For Your Osmanthus heterophyllus ‘Rotundifolius’ Ball – Holly Osmanthus Topiary Ball
Planting Your Osmanthus heterophyllus ‘Rotundifolius’ Ball – Holly Osmanthus Topiary Ball in Different Soil
Uses in my Garden
Uses in my Garden
Osmanthus heterophyllus ‘Rotundifolius’ Ball – Holly Osmanthus Topiary Ball works in an:
Is Osmanthus heterophyllus ‘Rotundifolius’ Ball – Holly Osmanthus Topiary Ball Evergreen or Deciduous?
Osmanthus heterophyllus ‘Rotundifolius’ Ball – Holly Osmanthus Topiary Ball is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height: Maintained by pruning
Mature Width: Maintained by pruning
Osmanthus heterophyllus ‘Rotundifolius’ Ball – Holly Osmanthus Topiary Ball is expected to grow 15cm to 30cm per year under suitable conditions.
Growth Rate of Osmanthus heterophyllus ‘Rotundifolius’ Ball – Holly Osmanthus Topiary Ball
Osmanthus heterophyllus ‘Rotundifolius’ Ball – Holly Osmanthus Topiary Ball is expected to grow 15cm to 30cm per year under suitable conditions.
They are considered to have a:
Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Osmanthus heterophyllus ‘Rotundifolius’ Ball – Holly Osmanthus Topiary Ball
Is Osmanthus heterophyllus ‘Rotundifolius’ Ball – Holly Osmanthus Topiary Ball frost tolerant?
Osmanthus heterophyllus ‘Rotundifolius’ Ball – Holly Osmanthus Topiary Ball is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.
Does Osmanthus heterophyllus ‘Rotundifolius’ Ball – Holly Osmanthus Topiary Ball Flower?
Osmanthus heterophyllus ‘Rotundifolius’ produces clusters of highly fragrant small white flowers during autumn and early winter. The blooms create a delicate seasonal display against the glossy evergreen foliage while filling the surrounding garden space with a rich sweet perfume.
Does Osmanthus heterophyllus ‘Rotundifolius’ Ball – Holly Osmanthus Topiary Ball flower?
Flowering Period:
Flower Type:
Flower Colour:
White
Is Osmanthus heterophyllus ‘Rotundifolius’ Ball – Holly Osmanthus Topiary Ball an Australian Native Tree?
No
Osmanthus heterophyllus ‘Rotundifolius’ Ball – Holly Osmanthus Topiary Ball is Native to Cultivated selection of Osmanthus heterophyllus native to Japan and Taiwan.
What is the Wildlife Value of Osmanthus heterophyllus ‘Rotundifolius’ Ball – Holly Osmanthus Topiary Ball ?
Its fragrant flowers attract bees and other beneficial pollinators throughout the flowering season, supporting biodiversity within ornamental and formal garden settings. The dense evergreen foliage also provides valuable shelter and habitat for small birds and beneficial insects year-round.
How much Sunlight does Osmanthus heterophyllus ‘Rotundifolius’ Ball – Holly Osmanthus Topiary Ball need?
Osmanthus heterophyllus ‘Rotundifolius’ Ball – Holly Osmanthus Topiary Ball will thrive best in:
Preferred Soil?
Osmanthus heterophyllus ‘Rotundifolius’ Ball performs best in well-drained loam or sandy soils with a neutral to slightly acidic pH. It will also tolerate a range of general garden soils provided drainage remains reliable. Avoid persistently wet or heavily compacted conditions unless significantly improved, as excess moisture can reduce root health and overall vigour. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then gradually reduce watering as the plant matures.
Is Osmanthus heterophyllus ‘Rotundifolius’ Ball – Holly Osmanthus Topiary Ball Drought Tolerant?
Is Osmanthus heterophyllus ‘Rotundifolius’ Ball – Holly Osmanthus Topiary Ball Drought tolerant?
As a young plant it benefits from regular watering to establish healthy dense growth, particularly during warmer weather. Once established, Rotundifolius Ball Osmanthus shows good drought tolerance and performs reliably through dry periods, although occasional supplementary watering supports stronger foliage growth and flowering performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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Osmanthus heterophyllus ‘Rotundifolius’ is loved for its Dense glossy foliage and naturally compact growth create a refined topiary specimen with year-round structure.
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Trachelospermum jasminoides Balls – Star Jasmine Balls
Trachelospermum jasminoides Balls – Star Jasmine Balls
Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Balls' is Star Jasmine grown and clipped into a dense evergreen sphere. The small glossy leaves sit tight on a woody framework, holding a clean rounded outline year round. White pinwheel flowers open in spring and carry a strong sweet scent right across a courtyard.
Ball specimens hold at about 1 to 1.5 metres tall and wide with light clipping. Full sun to part shade suits them, in any free draining soil. Growth is slow to moderate at 30 to 50 centimetres a year. They handle coastal exposure, light frost and dry spells once the roots are down.
Repeat them along a driveway, either side of an entry, or in pots on a terrace where a formal shape is wanted straight away. They read as structure in a planting scheme without the height of a hedge, and because the form is already trained, a new garden looks settled from the day it goes in.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Star Jasmine Balls
What are Star Jasmine Balls?
They are Trachelospermum jasminoides, the common Star Jasmine, grown and clipped into a dense evergreen sphere on a woody framework. Instead of climbing, the plant is trained into a self supporting rounded shape. The foliage is small, glossy and dark green, and the plant carries scented white flowers through spring.
How big do Star Jasmine Balls grow?
They hold at roughly 1 to 1.5 metres tall and 1 to 1.5 metres wide. Growth is slow to moderate at 30 to 50 centimetres a year, so a light clip once or twice a year keeps the ball tight at whatever size within that range suits the setting.
Do Star Jasmine Balls need sun or shade?
Full sun to part shade both work. Full sun gives the densest foliage and the heaviest flowering, while part shade produces slightly softer, more open growth and fewer flowers. Avoid deep shade, where the ball thins out and loses its outline. Morning sun with afternoon protection suits hot inland gardens.
Can Star Jasmine Balls be grown in pots?
Yes, and pots are one of the main uses. A container 50 to 60 centimetres wide with a quality free draining mix will hold a ball for years. Water more often than you would in the ground, especially in summer, and feed in spring and again in late summer. Refresh the mix every few years.
Are Star Jasmine Balls evergreen?
Yes, the foliage is held year round. The glossy dark green leaves take on a bronze tinge in cold weather and green up again in spring, but the plant never goes bare. That is what makes it useful as permanent structure in a scheme, particularly in winter once perennials have died back.
When do Star Jasmine Balls flower?
Flowering runs through spring, roughly September to November, and often carries into early summer in warmer districts. The white pinwheel flowers are small but produced in quantity, and the scent is strong on still evenings. Flowering is heaviest on plants in full sun that were not clipped hard just before bud set.
How do I prune and care for Star Jasmine Balls?
Clip lightly with hedging shears once after flowering and again in late summer if needed, taking only the new growth to keep the outline crisp. Water deeply in dry weather, mulch the base, and feed in early spring. The sap is milky and can irritate skin, so wear gloves when trimming.
Trachelospermum jasminoides Balls – Star Jasmine Balls
Westringia fruticosa – Coastal Rosemary
Westringia fruticosa – Coastal Rosemary
Westringia fruticosa, Coastal Rosemary, is an Australian native evergreen shrub from the headlands and dunes of the east coast. It builds a dense rounded bush of fine grey green leaves held in whorls, with small white to pale lilac flowers. Despite the common name it is not the culinary herb.
Mature plants sit at 1.5 to 2 metres tall and 1.5 to 2 metres wide, growing 30 to 60 centimetres a year, and they clip smaller without complaint. Full sun to part shade and sharp drainage are the requirements. Salt wind, sandy soil, drought and light to moderate frost are all handled.
It is a standard on coastal projects, road verges, council garden beds and exposed banks that need erosion cover. Plant 1 to 1.5 metres apart for an informal screen, or 80 centimetres for a clipped hedge. A single plant fills a 40 to 50 centimetre pot on a courtyard or balcony.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Coastal Rosemary
What is Coastal Rosemary?
Westringia fruticosa is an Australian native evergreen shrub from the headlands and dunes of the east coast. It forms a dense rounded bush of fine grey green leaves held in whorls, with small white to pale lilac flowers. Despite the common name it is not culinary rosemary and is not used in cooking.
How big does Coastal Rosemary grow?
Mature plants reach 1.5 to 2 metres tall and 1.5 to 2 metres wide. It clips readily to smaller dimensions and is often maintained at around a metre as a hedge or a low mound. Growth is moderate, roughly 30 to 60 centimetres a year, so it holds a trimmed shape well.
Is Coastal Rosemary suitable for coastal positions?
It is one of the best shrubs available for exposed coastal work. It grows naturally on sea cliffs and copes with salt laden wind, sand and reflected heat. It is used constantly on beachfront reserves, dune stabilisation projects and seaside gardens where little else holds a tidy shape.
When does Coastal Rosemary flower?
The main flush is spring and summer, roughly September through February, with scattered flowering at other times of the year in mild districts. The flowers are small, white to pale lilac and sit among the foliage rather than above it. Clipped hedges flower less than plants left to grow informally.
How far apart should I plant Coastal Rosemary for a hedge?
Space plants 80 centimetres apart for a tight formal hedge, or 1 to 1.5 metres apart for a dense informal screen. On banks and batters used for erosion cover, 1 metre in a staggered grid gives full ground coverage within about two growing seasons.
Can Coastal Rosemary grow in pots?
Yes. A pot 40 to 50 centimetres wide suits a single plant for a courtyard, entry or balcony. Use a free draining mix, because the roots will not tolerate sitting wet. Container plants need watering more often than those in the ground, plus a light trim to hold their shape.
How do I prune and care for Coastal Rosemary?
Trim lightly two or three times a year, taking the soft new growth and avoiding cuts into bare old wood, which reshoots poorly. Water through the first summer, then only in extended dry spells. On most soils it needs no feeding at all, and it resents heavy watering and poor drainage.
Westringia fruticosa – Coastal Rosemary
Westringia ‘Wynyabbie Blue’ – Wynyabbie Blue Coastal Rosemary
Westringia ‘Wynyabbie Blue’ – Wynyabbie Blue Coastal Rosemary
Westringia 'Wynyabbie Blue' is a hardy Australian native shrub grown for its lilac blue flowers, which are larger and more freely carried than those of the common white forms. Narrow grey green leaves sit in neat whorls on a dense rounded frame that holds its shape through the year.
Expect 1.5 to 2 metres in height and width at maturity, at 30 to 60 centimetres a year. Full sun brings the heaviest flowering, though part shade is accepted. Drainage matters above everything else, after which it takes salt wind, sandy or gravelly ground, drought and light to moderate frost.
Mass plantings on batters, median strips and coastal frontages are where it earns its keep, and it clips into a low hedge of about a metre without losing its flowering. Plant 1 to 1.5 metres apart for an informal screen. One plant fills a 40 to 50 centimetre pot neatly.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Wynyabbie Blue Coastal Rosemary
What is Westringia Wynyabbie Blue?
Westringia 'Wynyabbie Blue' is a hardy Australian native shrub grown for its lilac blue flowers, which are larger and more freely carried than those of the common white forms. Narrow grey green leaves sit in neat whorls on a dense rounded frame. It is evergreen and holds its structure all year.
How big does Wynyabbie Blue grow?
It reaches 1.5 to 2 metres tall and 1.5 to 2 metres wide at maturity, growing 30 to 60 centimetres a year. It clips comfortably to around a metre if you want a lower hedge, and it will hold that height indefinitely given two or three light trims a year.
When does Wynyabbie Blue flower?
From spring right through autumn, roughly September to May, with sporadic flowers in winter in mild districts. The lilac blue flowers open in flushes rather than all at once, so there is usually some colour on the plant. Flowering is heaviest in full sun on lean, well drained soil.
Is Wynyabbie Blue drought tolerant?
Yes. Once the roots are established it needs very little water and copes with extended dry periods, which is why it is used on unirrigated median strips and road verges. Drainage matters more than watering, since the plant will die in soggy ground long before it dies of thirst.
Is Wynyabbie Blue suitable for coastal positions?
It is. Salt laden wind, sandy soils and reflected heat are all handled, and it is planted routinely on foreshore reserves and beachside gardens. In very exposed frontal positions the plant stays lower and denser than it would inland, which generally suits the situation anyway.
How far apart should I plant Wynyabbie Blue for a hedge?
Use 80 centimetres between plants for a clipped formal hedge, or 1 to 1.5 metres for a dense informal screen. For mass planting on banks and median strips, 1 metre in a staggered pattern gives full coverage within about two growing seasons and shades out most weeds.
How do I prune and care for Wynyabbie Blue?
Trim lightly after each flowering flush, taking soft growth only. Cutting back into bare old wood leaves gaps that will not fill in, so stay on top of it rather than letting it get away. Water through the first summer, then rarely. Avoid rich soils and heavy fertiliser.
Westringia ‘Wynyabbie Blue’ – Wynyabbie Blue Coastal Rosemary
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