Osmanthus Aurantiacus
Enjoy intensely fragrant orange flowers on a large evergreen shrub in fall. Orange Fragrant Tea Olive forms a dense upright shrub with leathery dark green foliage. Tiny orange flowers appear in clusters along the stems and perfume the surrounding garden.
Growing Guide
- Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 9 - 11
- Mature Height: 10'–15'
- Mature Width: 6'–8'
- Spacing: 7'
- Soil: Acidic, rich, moist, well-drained soil
- Water Needs: Moderate during establishment; low once established
- Growth Rate: Moderate
Plant Details
- Botanical Name: Osmanthus fragrans f. aurantiacus
- Common Name: Orange Fragrant Tea Olive
- Plant Type: Evergreen Flowering Shrub
- Bloom Color: Orange
- Season of Interest: Fall, Year-Round
- Foliage: Evergreen
- Growth Habit: Large, Dense, and Upright
- Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Key Features
- Highly fragrant orange flowers
- Dark green leathery foliage
- Fall bloom period
- Large evergreen habit
- Drought tolerant once established
Landscape Uses
- Hedges
- Privacy screens
- Specimen plantings
- Foundation plantings
- Patio gardens
Planting & Care Tips
- Plant in full sun to part sun.
- Provide acidic, well-drained soil.
- Water regularly during establishment.
- Monitor for scale and aphids.
Companion Plants
- Osmanthus fragrans
- Loropetalum Emerald Snow®
- Nandina Gulf Stream
- Carex Evergold
- Liriope Big Blue
Please Note: Our photos represent the variety you will receive. Because plants are living products, size and fullness may vary naturally with the season and stage of growth, while remaining true to the variety shown.
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