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  • OSMANTHUS delavayi
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    OSMANTHUS delavayi

    Commonly known as Sweet olive

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    Tiny pure white flowers, fragrant
     
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    • Pests & Diseases
      None
    • Place of origin
      China
    • Evergreen
      finely-toothed, leathery, glossy, dark-green leaves to 2.5cm (1in) long.
    • White
    • Border
      Suitable for a large shrub border
    • Fully hardy
    • Serrulate
    • Ovate
    • Height
      2-6m (6½-20ft)
    • Spread
      4m (13ft)
    • Tall Shrub
      Rounded, bushy shrub with arching branches. produces tubular flowers, the lobes to 1cm (½in) across, in axillary and terminal clusters followed by blue-black fruit to 1cm (½in) long.
    • 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.

    • 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
      Very fragrant.
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile well drained soil
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Mature Size
      2-6m (6½-20ft)
      Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        4m (13ft)
       
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