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Osmanthus delavayi

Delavay Osmanthus

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Description

This broadleaf evergreen shrub reaches 4-5' tall and wide. It has small, dark green, glossy leaves. During spring, small, white, fragrant flowers cover the plant. It does best in full or part sun with well-draining soil. Prune to create a hedge.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Width Range

6-12'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate, Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Japanese, Seascape, Woodland

Accenting Features

Espalier, Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Specimen, Standard

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio, Raised Planter, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Container, Hedge, Screen

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.