Sweet Olive
Osmanthus fragrans
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A fragrant evergreen shrub prized for its intensely sweet-scented small white or pale yellow flowers that bloom in fall and winter. Compact and slow-growing, it works well as a specimen plant, hedge, or foundation planting in mild climates.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
China, Japan, Southeast Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Tolerances & Soil
pH Range
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A fragrant evergreen shrub prized for its intensely sweet-scented small white or pale yellow flowers that bloom in fall and winter. Compact and slow-growing, it works well as a specimen plant, hedge, or foundation planting in mild climates.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Sweet Olive grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
China, Japan, Southeast Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Tolerances & Soil
pH Range
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation