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Osmanthus fragrans
Sweet Olive (Tea Olive)
- Fragrant Shrub
- Foundation Plant
- Category: Trees & Shrubs, Discontinued
- Hardiness Zone: 7b
- Height: 20-25 Feet
- Spread: 10-15 Feet
- Bloom Color: White, Yellow
Native to Asia, the Sweet Olive established itself in the Texas landscape with the invigorating odor of its clusters of white blooms that appear in early and late winter. It is best planted near windows or walkways where the blooms can be enjoyed.
Sweet Olive is slow growing, but long lived. It will require pruning and maintenance if a uniform, thick form is desired; naturally grows leggy with foliage growing on ends of new branches while it’s dropping from the base. The leaves are shiny and dark green – can be serrated or smooth on the same branch.
Poor soils are tolerated, but will thrive in moist soils with regular fertilization. Can be grown in pots in colder climates to be brought into greenhouses.