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Osmanthus fragrans - Sweet Olive, Tea Olive, Fragrant Olive

Market price from $35.99 to $90.99

Osmanthus fragrans is an enchanting addition to your landscape, popularly known by the intriguing aliases of Sweet Olive, Tea Olive, and Fragrant Olive. This evergreen shrub offers the best of both worlds, with high ornamental value and convenient low maintenance. Boasting a dynamic size of typically 6 to 10 feet but capable of soaring up to 30 feet, this versatile and resilient shrub is the perfect blend of sturdiness and beauty. Its small, creamy white clusters of flowers are a sight to behold, filling your garden with a captivating, peach-like aroma that delicately perfumes the air and attracts various birds and pollinators. Complementing its fragrant flowers are the dense, glossy, dark green leaves that stay vibrant all year-round, contributing to a lively and green landscape. Tolerant to drought and versatile in sun exposure, the Fragrant Olive is adept at thriving under a spectrum of conditions. Add a touch of botanical brilliance to your garden with this splendid shrub, which is equally beguiling as a standalone specimen or as a strategic addition to your hedges or screens.

  • Size: Typically 6 to 10 feet, but can reach up to 30 feet tall
  • Flowers: Small, creamy white clusters of flowers, exuding a sweet, peach-like scent
  • Foliage: Dense, glossy, dark green leaves
  • Water usage: Moderate to low; drought-tolerant
  • Sun exposure: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Wildlife: Attracts various birds and pollinators
  • Commonly purchased with Osmanthus fragrans (Sweet Olive, Tea Olive, Fragrant Olive)

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