Osmanthus fragrans ~ Fragrant Tea Olive, Sweet Olive size-4-cal they turn dark green and

they turn dark green and provide an attractive backdrop for the white flowers

Foundation Planting

IMAGES:  Photos by Frank Mayfield

(2) James Petts from London

Osmanthus fragrans ~ Fragrant Tea Olive, Sweet Olive size-4-cal they turn dark green andFragrant Tea Olive is a large densely branched evergreen shrub with dark green toothed foliage year round. The highly fragrant tiny white flowers grow in clusters along stems in fall. Best planted in part sun with acidic rich and moist well drained soils. Drought tolerant once established. To learn more about the Fragrant Tea Olive read this blog post. Type: Shrub Height: 10' 15' Spread: 6 8' Spacing: 8 USDA Hardiness Zone: 7 11 Culture: Full Sun,