Fragrant Tea Olive | Sweet Olive | Osmanthus fragrans 'Sweet Olive'
Osmanthus fragrans is a sturdy, handsome shrub used around the garden for years for its abundant fragrance. Fragrant Sweet Olive will tell you when spring has bloomed with an overwhelming sweet smell from hundreds of tiny 1/8” flowers in early part of the year. Sometimes in the fall as well, you may get another showing of blooms and fragrance.
Standing up to 12 feet tall and 5 - 6 feet wide, Fragrant Sweet Olive makes a great hedge and even can be pruned into a smart looking tree. You can often find this beautiful shrub marking entrances and corners. Wherever you plan to install this super fragrant plant be sure it’s close to windows or patios for maximum enjoyment. Plant these beauties 3-4 feet apart for hedges and borders, and they will quickly fill in any area for peak performance.
Care
Fertilize in early spring with our HICOTE 360 day slow release fertilizer for maximum growth and plant health.
Ordering
Our processing time usually is 1-3 days after receiving the order. Orders taken after 4:00 pm on Wednesday through Sunday will be shipped the following Monday.
Shipping
The Plant Factory, Inc. offers the very best shipping processes to ensure quick, safe, and near-perfect results every time. Cold and heat may deter your order temporarily until it is safe to receive and plant your plants/trees in your area. At our discretion, we will hold order till the threat is gone ensuring you with the healthiest-viable product ordered.
Summer - Above 95 degrees | Winter - Below 34 degrees
Plant Highlights
• Growing zone: 7-10
• Botanical name: Osmanthus fragrans Sweet Olive
• Foliage color: Reddish-orange new growth, dark green foliage most of the year
• Flowers: Creamy white
• Fragrance: Extremely fragrant, top 10 of all shrubs
• Plant type: Evergreen shrub
• Plant height: 12’ tall
• Plant width: 5-6’ wide
• Growth rate: medium growth rate
• Environment needs: Sun to part shade
• Soil needs: Well drained
• Water needs: More to establish, moderate after established
• Pruning needs: Occasional yearly shaping
• Grown by; The Plant Factory
- Pollinator Friendly: Yes
- Deer Resistant: No
- Pet Friendly: Yes
- Reblooming: No
- Cold and Heat Tolerant: Yes
Note: We put pictures on our site to best represent our products, as an example of our quality as a grower. You may, however receive a smaller or larger plant than pictured depending on the season you buy. You may or may not get a plant blooming as shown on our site. We usually trim off blooms because they do not ship well. Your purchase of our plants should be considered an investment in your future garden and enjoy the process of growing it to its full potential.
Why The Plant Factory, Inc is a good choice?
Our plants are grown at our nursery. Our experienced staff use the best horticultural practices to ensure our plants are of the utmost health and quality. We select your plants as if we were buying them ourselves. Our standard goals are to exceed our customers’ expectations. We pride ourselves for great “out of the box” experiences with hassle-free customer service and quick resolutions.
