Fragrant tea olive

Osmanthus fragrans

Category:
Shrub > Evergreen > 6-12 ft
Family:
Oleaceae
Zone:
8, 9, 10, 11
Height:
10-12 ft
Width:
10-15’
Growth / Form:
Upright
Season of Interest:
Fall, Spring
Light:
Full Sun, Part Shade
Native / Invasive Status:
Non-native (non-invasive)
Pollinator Value:
Moderate
Growth Rate:
Moderate
USDA Zones:
8-11
Cultivars:
Aurantiacus, Fudingzhu
Notes:
Extremely fragrant

Additional source details:
Wildlife: deer
Environment: drought, salt

Description

Extremely fragrant