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Osmanthus fragrans f. aurantiacus (Fragrant Olive)

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Quite hardy, Osmanthus fragrans f. aurantiacus (Fragrant Olive) is a medium-sized evergreen shrub or small tree of upright oval to columnar habit, prized for the powerful apricot fragrance of its flowers. Blooming profusely in the fall, the dainty clusters of bright tangerine flowers cover this densely branched shrub. The evergreen foliage of oval, leathery leaves retains its lustrous dark green color year-round. The dense growth habit and lush evergreen foliage make Fragrant Olive an excellent choice for hedges, screens and specimen plants. Slow-growing and easy in cultivation, Osmanthus makes a good container plant too.

  • Grows up to 10-15 ft. tall (300-450 cm) and 6-8 ft. wide (180-240 cm). Clip off growing tips to maintain compact size and to encourage bushiness
  • A full sun to part shade lover, this plant is easily grown in average, moist, well-drained soils. Appreciates afternoon shade in hot summer climates. Tolerates heavy clays. Drought tolerant once established.
  • May be trained as a small tree, shrub, hedge, or espalier. Can be grown in containers.
  • Generally pest and disease free. Keep an eye out for scale and aphids.
  • Native to the Himalayas, Japan, China.

Requirements

Hardiness 7 - 10
Heat Zones 7 - 10
Climate Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1
Plant Type Shrubs, Trees
Plant Family Oleaceae
Genus Osmanthus
Common names Fragrant Tea Olive, Sweet Olive, Sweet Tea, Tea Olive
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid, Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Winter
Height 10' - 15'
(3m - 4.6m)
Spread 6' - 8'
(180cm - 240cm)
Spacing 60" - 72"
(150cm - 180cm)
Maintenance Average
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance Drought, Clay Soil
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Patio And Containers
Garden Styles Mediterranean Garden, Informal and Cottage
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Alternative Plants to Consider

Osmanthus fragrans ‘Fudingzhu’ (Fragrant Olive)
Osmanthus heterophyllus (Holly Osmanthus)
Osmanthus heterophyllus ‘Goshiki’ (Holly Osmanthus)
Osmanthus heterophyllus ‘Variegatus’ (Holly Osmanthus)
Osmanthus fragrans ‘Conger Yellow’ (Fragrant Olive)

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Requirements

Hardiness 7 - 10
Heat Zones 7 - 10
Climate Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1
Plant Type Shrubs, Trees
Plant Family Oleaceae
Genus Osmanthus
Common names Fragrant Tea Olive, Sweet Olive, Sweet Tea, Tea Olive
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid, Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Winter
Height 10' - 15'
(3m - 4.6m)
Spread 6' - 8'
(180cm - 240cm)
Spacing 60" - 72"
(150cm - 180cm)
Maintenance Average
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance Drought, Clay Soil
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Patio And Containers
Garden Styles Mediterranean Garden, Informal and Cottage
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