Sweet Osmanthus
Osmanthus fragrans
SKU
06315
A large evergreen shrub or small tree with a broad upright form that is densely branched and covered with finely toothed, dark green foliage. Tiny flower clusters have a delightful apricot-like fragrance. Works well for formal or informal hedges and screens, or as a landscape specimen. Plant near walks and entrances to enjoy the fragrance.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
CHECK RETAILERS FOR AVAILABILITY:
- Roger's Gardens
2301 San Joaquin Hills Rd. Corona Del Mar CA 92625
- Armstrong
1500 E. Pacific Coast Hwy. Newport Beach CA 92660
- Armstrong
2123 Newport Blvd. Costa Mesa CA 92627
- Lowe's
2500 Park Avenue Tustin CA 92782
| Botanical Pronunciation | oz-MAN-thus FRAY-grans |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Slow growing; reaches 10 ft. tall, 6 to 8 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Design Ideas | This is a favorite old-fashioned shrub or small tree grown for its sweetly fragrant flowers. Treat it as a background for the perennial border or group with more spectacular deciduous flowering shrubs. May work well as foundation planting and along fencelines where summers aren't too hot. Consider it a requirement in a country or Victorian garden. Makes a healthy, dense and wonderfully scented screen or privacy hedge. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Border, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Hedge, Privacy Screen, Specimen, Woodland Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Tolerates Poor Soils, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Companion Plants | Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina); Boxwood (Buxus); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Abelia (Abelia); Loropetalum (Loropetalum) |
Provide enriched, moist, well-drained soil. Shelter from intense afternoon sun in hot summer regions. Water deeply, regularly during the first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Fertilize before new growth begins in early spring. Prune annually for a neat appearance and to maintain desired size and shape.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 8-11
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 10
Good to grow!