Enjoy SWEET OLIVE trees for their...

. legendary fragrant white flowers >>> sweet apricot-like fragrance
. prolonged bloom >>> winter to early spring flowers
. attractive year-round foliage >>> evergreen + leathery
. upright multi-stemmed habit >>> slow growth to 6-10'+ [tree-like with age]
. sturdy eco-friendly nature >>> pest-free + easygoing + drought tolerant
. versatility >>> standalone garden accent + fragrant privacy screens
. enduring popularity >>> long-lived + old-fashioned garden heirloom

USDA plant hardiness zones: 7b, 8, 9, 10 | considered winter hardy to 5° F (-15°C)
Sunset plant hardiness zones: 8, 9, 12-24, 28-31 [western states]

LIGHT: full sun for best flower production [tolerates partial shade]
WATER: evenly moist [considered drought tolerant once established]
SOIL: fertile + humus-rich + neutral to slightly acid + well-drained

Botanical Name: Osmanthus fragrans
Plant Family: Oleaceae - Olive Tree Family
Plant Origin/Osmanthus Nursery Cultivar: China + Japan + Himalayas
a.k.a: Tea Olive Tree, Fragrant Olive Bush, Olea fragrans, Sweet Osmanthus
Genus name Osmanthus derived from the Greek words 'Osme' [meaning fragrance] + 'Anthos' [meaning flower] Species name fragrans Latin = fragrant
Other Fragrant Trees/Shrubs/Vines for sale:
Amethyst Falls Wisteria, Banana Shrub, Florida Flame Native Azalea, Dwarf Southern Magnolia, Frostproof Gardenia, Loquat Tree, Night Jasmine, Confederate Jasmine Vine, Butterfly Ginger

How to grow Sweet Tea Olive trees and shrubs:
. Select a location that provides adequate sunlight, water, and soil requirements [see above]
. Water regularly until established and during dry spells for optimum performance
. Fertilize in early spring [use organic fertilizers for increased plant and soil health]
. Prune after flowering if needed [blooms on previous year's growth + usually not required]
. Maintain a mulch layer to conserve soil moisture and minimize pesky weeds
. Avoid unnecessary cultivation around plants once they're established
. Grow Fragrant Olive shrubs in large winter-protected containers in colder climates

Shipping Size/Price: Premium Three Gallon [#3G] nursery-grown plant (11.36L)
We ship large, gift quality plants in their original container and soil. Sweet Olive's guaranteed to delight your family and friends. Send living plant gifts that impress.

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