Osmanthus heterophyllus

'Shien' Party Lights™ 

Zones 6-9

Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Shien' was found by Ted Stephens in a nursery in Japan. The spring flush of growth is a bright pink, maturing to a yellow peach then to a green. This color pattern shows at the same time of pink on top of yellow peach on top of green.  This may be one of the most colorful, fragrant tea olives of them all.  The original name in Japan was 'Shien' while it has been trademarked under the name Party Lights™ because of its spectacular color that will light up your garden. 'Shien' may reach 4-5 ft in height and width.