Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Kaori hime' Small Leaf False Holly Sun in Zone 4 this hybrid with the paperbark

this hybrid with the paperbark maple is important in the landscape and garden because it has exfoliating bark like Acer griseum

as seen above

and magnificent fall color

It is valued for its early-season flowers

The city of Killarney in Ireland is the location of the famous St

Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Kaori hime' Small Leaf False Holly Sun in Zone 4 this hybrid with the paperbarkOsmanthus heterophyllus 'Kaori hime' Zones 6 9 Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Kaori hime' was found by Ted Stephens in a nursery in Japan in 2009. The white blooms on this small leaf tea olive are spectacular. The small foliage is tiny and stunning. Each leaf may be half an inch long. 'Kaori hime' may reach 3 4 ft in 10 years.