Sweet Olive
Osmanthus delavayi
SKU: LJ-OSMDELA
USDA Zone:
7 to 9
Watering Needs:
Drought tolerant when established, but appreciates occasional watering
Sun Needs:
Full sun or light to deep shade
It’s very dark foliage and fine texture create a punctuation mark in the perennial border and provide winter interest when other plants are dormant. Combining tiny, deep dark green leaves and small, fragrant, tubular white flowers, this evergreen shrub provides year-round interest. Delavayi’s osmanthus can be clipped to form a hedge or screen or left to grow naturally.
Average Landscape Size:
Height - 5 to 20 ft., Width - 7 to 20 ft.
Flowering Season:
April
Landscape Use:
Combine with Rhododendrons and Mahonia as a foundation for your garden
Special Features:
Attracts Birds, Drought Tolerant
| Flower Color | White |
|---|---|
| Foliage Color | Evergreen |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Size | 1 Gallon, 2 Gallon |
Watering Needs:
Drought tolerant when established, but appreciates occasional watering
The false holly is very easy to grow in full sun to deep shade, although it will flower less in more shade. It prefers well-drained soil, but will tolerate sand and clay
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