Osmanthus fragrans
Fill gardens with powerful sweet fragrance from small white flowers on a large evergreen shrub. Fragrant Tea Olive develops glossy dark green foliage and clusters of tiny blooms that perfume the landscape. Its full evergreen habit works well as a screen, hedge, or specimen.
Growing Guide
- Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 7 - 11
- Mature Height: 10'–15'
- Mature Width: 6'–8'
- Spacing: 8'
- Soil: Acidic, rich, moist, well-drained soil
- Water Needs: Moderate during establishment; low once established
- Growth Rate: Moderate
Plant Details
- Botanical Name: Osmanthus fragrans
- Common Name: Fragrant Tea Olive
- Plant Type: Evergreen Flowering Shrub
- Bloom Color: White
- Season of Interest: Fall, Year-Round
- Foliage: Evergreen
- Growth Habit: Large, Dense, and Upright
- Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Key Features
- Intensely fragrant white flowers
- Glossy evergreen foliage
- Long seasonal bloom
- Large screening habit
- Drought tolerant once established
Landscape Uses
- Privacy screens
- Hedges
- Specimen plantings
- Patio gardens
- Foundation plantings
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 Fudingzhu
- Gardenia August Beauty
- Loropetalum Emerald Snow®
- Nandina Gulf Stream
- 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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