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Osmanthus Fragrans - Tea Olive
USDA Hardiness Zones: 8-11.
Description
The Tea Olive (Osmanthus fragrans) is a fragrant evergreen shrub or small tree renowned for its clusters of tiny, white to creamy-orange flowers that emit a delightful, sweet perfume reminiscent of apricots or jasmine. A versatile addition to any garden, it serves as a hedge, specimen plant, or patio accent, providing year-round beauty and charm.
Unique Features:
- Heavenly Fragrance: Famed for its intensely sweet, citrus-like floral scent, which can perfume entire gardens.
- Year-Round Interest: Evergreen foliage offers year-round greenery with small, glossy, dark green leaves.
- Versatile Growth Habit: Can be pruned into a hedge, shaped into a tree, or allowed to grow naturally as a shrub.
- Low-Maintenance: Drought-tolerant and easy to care for once established.
Mature Size:
- Height: 10–15 feet (up to 20 feet in optimal conditions)
- Spread: 6–8 feet
USDA Hardiness Zones:
- Zones 8–11
Care Instructions:
- Light: Thrives in full sun to partial shade, with best flowering in full sun.
- Soil: Prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil but tolerates a range of soil types.
- Water: Water deeply during the first growing season to establish roots. Drought-tolerant once established.
- Fertilization: Feed with a balanced fertilizer in spring to promote growth and flowering.
- Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring to shape and encourage denser growth if desired.
- Spacing: Space plants 5–10 feet apart when planting as a hedge or screen.
Bring a touch of elegance and enchanting fragrance to your landscape with the Tea Olive, a timeless choice for creating a serene and inviting garden space.
Shipping
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Trees: Due to strict Agricultural Laws in place, we currently cannot ship to the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii. We cannot ship to Puerto Rico or international.
How to Plant
STEP 2) Once you've located the perfect spot, the hole you are digging must be at least double the width and as deep as the root system you are planting.
STEP 3) Remove the plant from the pot and place the root ball in the hole. The top of the root system should be level with the ground. Before placing the tree or shrub in the hole, use your hands to gently break up the root system.
STEP 4) Once the plant is in place, backfill the hole with native soil and any leftover potting material.
STEP 5) Pack down the soil to eliminate any air pockets.
STEP 6) When finished, water thoroughly.
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