Fragrant Tea Olive

Fragrant Tea Olive Osmanthus fragrans

This Fragrant Tea Olive Osmanthus fragrans Plant is a great choice for bringing fragrance and beauty to your outdoor area. This hardy shrub produces a heavily sweet-smelling blooming in late summer and early fall. It is perfect for a sunny location with well-drained soil. Enjoy its unmistakable fragrance and captivating foliage!

Fragrant tea olive is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with a dense habit in the Oleaceae (olive) family and native to Asia. This plant typically grows to a height of 10 to 20 feet and has extremely fragrant flowers that appear in the spring and sporadically in the fall. The scientific name comes from the Greek words for fragrant (osme) and flower (anthos). Placing it near pathways, patios, or entrances ensures you can enjoy the delightful fragrance.

Growing Fragrant Tea Olive

• Plant in a location with full sun to partial shade, ensuring it receives at least 4-6 hours of sunlight daily for optimal growth and flowering.
• Provide well-draining soil, as Fragrant Tea Olive prefers soil that is moist but not waterlogged. Sandy or loamy soil types are ideal.
• Water regularly during the plant's establishment period, then adjust to a moderate watering schedule once it's established, keeping the soil consistently moist.
• Prune the plant after flowering to maintain its desired shape and size, and to remove any dead or damaged branches, encouraging healthy new growth.
• Fragrant Tea Olive is hardy in USDA zones 7-10 and thrives in warm, temperate climates. It benefits from protection from harsh winds and extreme cold in cooler regions.

Shipping Info

Your plant will be shipped with the roots wrapped in plastic and ready to plant upon arrival. These have been growing 1 gallon containers. The plants will be between 10 to 12 inches in height with well-developed roots.