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OSMANTHUS x fortunei
Commonly known as Sweet olive
Large broad ovate leaves edged with spiny teeth to give a holly-like appearance. Fragrant flowers in autumn
£15.00 each
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Good to know
O. fragrans x O. heterophyllus. Will tolerate hard pruning -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Garden origin -
EvergreenLeaves to 5cm (2in) long
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White
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Fully hardy
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Ovate
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Height
To 2m (6½ft) -
Spread
3m (10ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightUpright shrub. Produces tubular flowers, lobes to 1cm (½in) across in axillary clusters.
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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 flowersStrongly scented
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
Shelter from cold, drying winds -
Partial shade
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Mature Sizeto 2m (6½ft)
3m (10ft)
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