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Osmanthus fragrans, Olea fragrans, Olea ovalis, Osmanthus longibracteatus, Osmanthus macrocarpus, Tea Olive, Fragrant Olive, Sweet Olive, Kinmokusei in Japan. Osmanthus x fortunei
Osmanthus x fortunei

Osmanthus fragrans, Olea fragrans, Olea ovalis, Osmanthus longibracteatus, Osmanthus macrocarpus

Tea Olive, Fragrant Olive, Sweet Olive, Kinmokusei in Japan
Family: Oleaceae
Origin: Asia
USDA Zone: 8-11?
USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSemi-shadeFull sunRegular waterWhite, off-white flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsFragrant plantSubtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Large upright shrub that can reach 20' tall and 6-8' wide, but is usually seen in landscapes 6'-10' high. The young plants need some shade, and will tolerate sun only after they mature. Small and inconspicuous white flowers in winter and early spring cover the shrub, then bloom sporadically throughout summer. The apricot-scented fragrance released is powerful and exquisite.

See Article about Osmanthus. Osmanthus x fortunei is a hybrid of O. fragrans and O. heterophyllus.


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