fragrant olive
Osmanthus fragrans
Overview
The fragrant olive (Osmanthus fragrans) is a popular evergreen shrub native to eastern Asia. Its attractive, glossy, dark green leaves make it a great addition to any garden or landscape. In late Spring, it's white or yellow flowers will spread an exotic yet comforting fragrance around the garden. Its alternating oval-shaped leaves grow on reddish petioles and can reach up to 8 cm in length. The fragrant olive also produces blue-black fruits of up to 20 mm in size. All in all, the fragrant olive is an easy to maintain, attractive shrub that can add beauty and elegance to any garden.
Care Guide
Watering
Average — every "7-10" days.
Light
full sun, part shade.
Temperature
Hardiness zone 9-11.
Pruning
Best pruned in March, April, February.
Propagation
Air Layering Propagation, Grafting Propagation, Cutting, Division, Seed Propagation
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