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Sweet Olive

Sweet Olive

Osmanthus delavayi

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SKU: LJ-OSMDELA002
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...
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Zone
USDA Zone:7 to 9
Watering
Watering Needs:Drought tolerant when established, but appreciates occasional watering
Sun Needs
Sun Needs:Full sun or light to deep shade
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Sweet Olive

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.

Landscape Size

Average Landscape Size:

Height - 5 to 20 ft., Width - 7 to 20 ft.
Flowering

Flowering Season:

April
Landscape

Landscape Use:

Combine with Rhododendrons and Mahonia as a foundation for your garden
Features

Special Features:

Attracts Birds, Drought Tolerant
SIZE 1 Gallon, 2 Gallon
Watering

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