Osmanthus fragrans
Fragrant Tea Olive, Sweet Olive
Fragrant Tea Olive is a large densely branched evergreen shrub with dark green toothed foliage year round. The highly fragrant tiny white flowers grow in clusters along stems in fall. Best planted in part sun with acidic rich and moist well-drained soils. Drought tolerant once established.
Type: |
Shrub |
Height: |
10' - 15' |
Spread: |
6’ - 8' |
Spacing: |
8’ |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
7 - 11 |
Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
Bloom Color: |
White |
Season of Interest: |
Fall, Year-Round |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Keep moisture consistent. Watch for scale and aphids.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Hedges, Foundation Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Abelia, Loropetalum
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.