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OSMANTHUS armatus
Commonly known as Sweet olive
An autumn flowering variety with a sweet scent. Long oblong leaves are very distinct with spiny teeth on the edges
£16.50 each
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BerriesThese plants have berries.
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Pests & Diseases
Trouble free. -
Place of origin
Western China. -
Evergreenleathery leaves to 15cm (6in) long.
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Cream
Creamy-white. -
BorderSuitable for a large shrub border
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Fully hardy
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Lanceolate
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Oblong
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Height
2.5-5m (8-16ft) -
Spread
4m (13ft)
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Tall ShrubDense, rounded shrub. Produces tubular flowers with spreading lobes to 5mm (¼in) across in axillary clusters followed by violet coloured fruit to 2cm (¾in) long..
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Pruning group 6
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
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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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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Mature Size2.5-5m (8-16ft)
4m (13ft)
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Osmanthus - Growing Guide
