Scientific Name | Osmanthus fragrans |
Common Name | Fragrant Tea Olive |
Hardiness Zone | 7 |
Size | 12 to 15' tall |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Exposure | Sun to part shade - morning sun and afternoon shade preferred |
Group | Shrub - Evergreen |
Characteristics | Opposite, simple, leathery, lustrous dark green above, glabrous and
distinctly veined below. Very subtle serrations or entire. Not as shiny
or dark green as the typical holly. Sweet, fragrant, small white flower in Spring and Autumn. |
Landscape Uses | Place near foot traffic or open windows. Around a screen porch would be good - in order to take advantage of the fragrance. |