Osmanthus fragrans

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Osmanthus fragrans, commonly known as the Tea Olive or Sweet Olive, is an evergreen tree that produces highly fragrant flower clusters. The white flowers appear in spring, with some sporadic flowering through summer and autumn. It grows to about 10 m tall and 5 m wide, bearing oval and leathery, glossy green leaves. Osmanthus fragrans is commonly grown as a specimen, added to a mixed planting, used for screening, contained in a courtyard planting, or included anywhere the fragrance of this plant can be enjoyed.

Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Trees
Height:	10.00 m
Spread:	5.00 m
Flowering time:	Spring, Autumn, Winter
Tolerances:
Garden uses:	Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Tea Olive Osmanthus, Osmanthus Sweet Olive, Osmanthus Sweet Olive, Osmanthus Olea fragrans, Olea fragrans, Osmanthus fragrans Plant, Sweet Olive Tree, Fragrant Osmanthus, Osmanthus fragrans Tea Olive

Tea Olive Osmanthus

The Tea Olive Osmanthus is an evergreen tree that produces highly fragrant flower clusters. The white flowers appear in spring, with some sporadic flowering through summer and autumn. It grows to about 10 m tall and 5 m wide, bearing oval and leathery, glossy green leaves. This tree performs best when planted on a well-drained site in full sun and will tolerate dry periods and moderate frost. The Tea Olive Osmanthus is commonly grown as a specimen, added to a mixed planting, used for screening, contained in a courtyard planting, or included anywhere the fragrance of this plant can be enjoyed.