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OSMANTHUS yunnanensis

Commonly known as Sweet olive

Large shrub with long lanceolate leaves and fragrant white flowers in late winter
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    Spiny-toothed or entire leaves to 20cm (8in) long with long, sharp points
  • White
  • Height
    10m (33ft)
  • Spread
    10m (33ft)
  • Tall Shrub
    Or small tree. Broadly upright at first, later spreading. Produces broadly tubular flowers with lobes to 5mm (¼in) or more across in small axillary clusters. Ovoid, dark purple fruits to 1.5cm (½in) long with a white bloom.
  • 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)
  • Full sun
    Shelter from cold, drying winds
  • Partial shade

OSMANTHUS yunnanensis

 

 

  • Additional Features
    Berries
    These plants have berries.
    Good to know
    Syn. O. forrestii
    Pests & Diseases
    None
    Place of origin
    Western China
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf margin
    Entire
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Lanceolate
    		(see photos above)
  • Pruning group
    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.
  • Scented Plants
    Scented flowers
    Very fragrant
  • Seasonal Interest
    Spring
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Osmanthus - Growing Guide
10m (33ft)
 Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
  10m (33ft)
  

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