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OSMANTHUS
Commonly known as Sweet olive
Candidates for a shrub border or woodland garden, pest-free and, usually, with pleasantly-scented flowers.
Genus of 36 species of evergreen shrubs and small trees from woodland in Asia, the Pacific islands and southern USA.
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Evergreen
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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Tall Shrub
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Full sun -
Partial shade
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Additional Features
Good to knowGrown for their foliage and fragrant flowers. x burkwoodii, delavayi and heterophyllus are good for hedging and topiary.
Place of originSouthern USA, Asia, Pacific Islands -
Scented PlantsScented flowers
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soilShelter from cold, drying winds.
Buy Varieties of OSMANTHUS
OSMANTHUS armatus
an autumn flowering variety with a sweet scent. Long oblong leaves are very distinct with spiny teeth on the edges
Gift-wrapping available
OSMANTHUS x 'Burkwoodii'
leathery glossy dark green leaves with fragrant white flowers
Gift-wrapping available
OSMANTHUS decorus
slow growing bush with white fragrant flowers in spring
Gift-wrapping available
OSMANTHUS delavayi
tiny pure white flowers, fragrant
Gift-wrapping available
OSMANTHUS x fortunei
large broad ovate leaves edged with spiny teeth to give a holly-like appearance. Fragrant flowers in autumn
Gift-wrapping available
OSMANTHUS heterophyllus
bright green holly-like leaves, white scented flowers
Gift-wrapping available
OSMANTHUS heterophyllus 'Aureomarginatus'
golden edged foliage
Gift-wrapping available
OSMANTHUS heterophyllus 'Goshiki'
an attractive form with leaves speckled with cream and pinkish on young growth
Gift-wrapping available
OSMANTHUS heterophyllus 'Purpureus'
young purple foliage
Gift-wrapping available
OSMANTHUS heterophyllus 'Variegatus'
silver-edged holly foliage
Gift-wrapping available
OSMANTHUS yunnanensis
large shrub with long lanceolate leaves and fragrant white flowers in late winter
Gift-wrapping available
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