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Osmanthus xburkwoodii
Graceful slow-growing shrub with erect branches. Dark green glossy leaves. White tubular very fragrant flowers in clusters throughout spring. Very hardy. Easy to trim to shape. Plant in sun or semi-shade.
Genus
Osmanthus
Species
xburkwoodii
Cultivar
Common name
Sweet Olive
Hybrid
O. decorus x O. delavayi
Family name
Oleaceae
Place of origin
Garden origin
DETAILS
Height
2.5 m
Width
1.5 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types
Moisture
Prefers even soil moisture / Soil must be well drained
Exposure
Grows in sun or shade / Prefers a sheltered site / Will tolerate very hard frosts.
Immaculate / Nourishment / Sanctuary / Texture / Whimsical
Shrubs
Category
Medium, height between 1.5 to 3 metres
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
Where to buy our plants
Where to buy our plants