Osmanthus fragrans

Fragrant Olive, Sweet Olive, Tea Olive

Family: Oleaceae Olive


Type Tree, shrub
USDA Hardiness range 7B - 9A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color White
Bloom time Spring and Fall
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, container, screen, specimen
Height 15' to 25' / 4.60m to 7.60m
Spread 15' to 25' / 4.60m to 7.60m
Growth rate Slow
Persistence Evergreen, needles or needle-like
Bloom attributes Fragrant flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Black, blue
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded, upright or erect, vase
Attributes and features Attractive foilage