OSMANTHUS decorus
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OSMANTHUS decorus
Commonly known as Sweet olive
Slow growing bush with white fragrant flowers in spring
£27.50 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Pests & Diseases
Trouble free. -
Place of origin
Northeastern Turkey. -
EvergreenNarrowly oval to oblong, pointed, leathery, glossy, dark-green leaves to 12cm (5in) long.
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White
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BorderSuitable for a large shrub border
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Fully hardy
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Oblong
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Height
3m (10ft) -
Spread
5m (16ft)
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Tall ShrubDense, rounded, spreading shrub. Produces tubular flowers in dense, axillary clusters followed by blue-black fruit to 1.5cm (½in) long.
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Pruning group 5
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Scented flowers
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Partial shade
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Mature Size3m (10ft)
5m (16ft)
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