Tea Olive (Osmanthus fragrans)

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Other Name(s):	AKA Sweet Olive
Category:	Shrub/Tree
Class:	Perennial
Form:	Dense, broadleaf evergreen foliage
Flower:	Insignificant
Bloom Color:	White or creamy white flowers, cultivars with yellow or orange blossoms (e.g., Osmanthus fragrans va
Bloom Size:	Small
Fragrance:	Sweet, apricot-like scent the flowers produce, which can be detected from a significant distance. Bl
Foliage:	Broadleaf evergreen foliage with glossy, dark green, leathery leaves that may have smooth or finely toothed edges
Height:	6 ft. - 20 ft.
Spread:	6 ft. - 20 ft.
Growth rate:	Slow to moderate growth rate
Hardiness:	Zones 8 to 11
Light Requirements:	Full sun to partial shade
Water Usage:	Water young plants regularly during the first growing season to establish a strong root system. Once
Soil Type:	Average, consistently moist, well-drained soil that is acidic to neutral (pH 5.0 to 7.5). It tolerates a range of soil types, including heavy clay, but good drainage is essential to prevent root rot
Native Range:	Asia
Photographer:	William Khoury
Latitude / Longitude:	(32.48845701°N, -83.92814417°W)
Bed(s):	TREES - 3 Plant;