Botanical Name: Common Names:
Osmanthus fragrans Syn Notelaea posua, Olea acuminata, Sweet Osmanthus, Sweet Olive Tea,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Hedging / Screening, Shrubs Dense, Rounded, Upright
Description:
An attractive perennial shrub with large, dark green foliage. Throughout summer and autumn it is covered in masses of dainty, creamy white, sweet fragrant flowers. The flowers are used add sweetness and flavour to Asian tea's and cakes. Needs some protection from extreme heat, a partially shaded position is best. Ideal for use as a hedging plant, container specimen or within garden beds where the scent can be enjoyed.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Fragrant Garden, Hedging / Screening, Park And Gardens, Topiary / Espalier, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Oleaceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Cream, White
Flower Fragrant: Yes
Flowering Season: Autumn, Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Slow
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Low
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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