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Osmanthus fragrans var. aurantiacus
Fragrant Tea Olive
Notes

Larger shrub from china. Small clusters of yellow/orange fragrant flowers appearing in autumn. The word "osmanthus" means fragrant flower. The scent is similar to ripe apricots. Needs protection from the hot summer sun. Requires rich well drained soils.

  • Height 3-4m
  • Spread 2-2.5m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
    • position-partshade Part Shade
  • Family Oleaceae
  • Botanical Name Osmanthus fragrans var. aurantiacus
  • Common Name Fragrant Tea Olive
  • Habit Erect,Spreading
  • Landscape Plains, Footslopes, Hills
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Supplementary Watering Moderate
  • Flower Colour Orange
  • Flowering Time Autumn
  • Foliage Green
  • Flower Type Clusters
  • Purpose Ornamental
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
  • Form Large Shrub (Usually exceeds 3.6m)