Description

Sweet Olive Osmanthus (Fragrant Tea Olive) Has One of The Most Aromatic Flowers

Also known as known as sweet osmanthus, sweet olive, tea olive, and fragrant olive.

• This fragrant shrub features light-green foliage on thin, shrub-like branches
• Tea Olive holds a compact, bush-like frame, complimentary when planted in multiples along walkways, in gardens, next to patios and pools, or at the front entrance of home or office buildings
• This plant loves the sun and would prefer a spot in the landscape that receives full sun exposure and partial shade exposure throughout the day — no pruning necessary to keep Tea Olive clean-cut and shapely
• Pale, yellow flowers will appear in spring & summer months, releasing a sweet fragrance. 
• Listed as one of the top 10 most fragrant evergreen shrubs.

Mature Height	12-15 feet
Mature Width	8 feet
Sunlight	Full Sun to Part Shade
Soil Conditions	Average, well-drained
Botanical Name	Osmanthus fragrans
Grow Zones	7 to 10

USDA Hardiness Zones 7 to 10

Frequently Asked Questions

How fast does Fragrant Tea Olive grow?

Fragrant Tea Olive (Osmanthus fragrans) is a slow growing evergreen. Expect up to 12 inches of new growth pr year in ideal planting conditions.

Is fragrant tea olive Evergreen?

Yes! Fragrant Tea Olive is know for its dense, green foliage. It is also a relatively cold hardy evergreen for the Osmanthus family handling temperatures as low as 5 degrees.

Will the fragrant tea olive grow in shade?

The fragrant tea olive grows best in full sun to partial shade. It will not thrive in total shade.

Will fragrant tea olive attract bees?

Fragrant tea olive plants have an amazing scent because of all the pollen their flowers have. This will attract many pollinators, including bees.

 

 

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