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Osmanthus fragrans
Small, upright, evergreen tree or large shrub. Oval, leathery, glossy green leaves. Tiny white flowers appear in axillary clusters in spring, with some sporadic bloom through the summer into Autumn. They have a powerful apricot fragrance. Occurs naturally in the Himalayas, China and Japan. In China, flowers are sometimes added to teas. Pefers a sheltered warm site, avoid frost.
Genus
Osmanthus
Species
fragrans
Cultivar
Common name
Sweet Osmanthus
Family name
Oleaceae
Place of origin
Asia
DETAILS
Height
Width
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Soil Type
Moisture
Exposure
Shrubs
Category
Medium, height between 1.5 to 3 metres
Availability
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