Osmanthus fragrans

Enjoy FRAGRANT OLIVES for their ...

. legendary fragrant winter flowers
. prolonged flowering habit >>> late fall to early spring
. enduring popularity >>> old-fashioned heirloom plant
. eco-friendly growth habit >>> pestfree + drought tolerant

usda plant hardiness zones: 7b, 8, 9, 10 | sunset plant hardiness zones: 8, 9, 12-24, 28-31

mature plant height: 6-10'+ [tree-like with age]
plant preferences: partial shade, evenly moist, humus-rich, neutral to slightly acid, well-drained soils
plant family: Oleaceae | Olive Family
plant origin: China, Japan, Himalayas - Genus name Osmanthus derived from the Greek words 'Osme' [meaning fragrance] + 'Anthos' [meaning flower] Species name fragrans [Latin = fragrant]
growth habit: evergreen, upright, vase-shaped, multi-stemmed, dense, slow, long-lived, drought tolerant once established
flower + season: white [waxy], tiny, clusters, inconspicuous [but in great quantity], sweet apricot-like fragrance, blooms on old growth [wood] | late fall to early spring [sporadic summer bloom's a possibility in milder climates]
foliage: evergreen, medium green, finely toothed, leathery
growing tips:
. Plant a bit higher than usual to ensure adequate drainage
. Fertilize in early spring
. Remember to water Sweet Olive during dry spells for best performance
. Prune after flowering to maintain desired shape and height
. Plant in protected areas away from freezing winter winds.
a.k.a. Tea Olive, Sweet Olive, Olea fragrans, Sweet Osmanthus
plant lore: Tea Olive's used in China for flavoring teas, sweets and liquors.

Plant shipping size: Premium Three Gallon - #3 nursery-grown plant (11.36L)
Note: This plant requires a 12" x 12" x 48" box size to ship (UPS dimensional weight = 36 lbs.)