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Osmanthus x fortunei
Also Known As
- Osmanthus fortunei
- Fortune's Osmanthus
- Fortune's Sweet Olive
Plant type
tree, shrub
size
- H: 6'-8'
- W: 6'-8'
planting zones
- 7a-11
Osmanthus x fortunei plant details
Osmanthus x fortunei is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In fall white flowers emerge followed by blue fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, clay, rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Osmanthus x fortunei
- Plant type: shrub or tree
- Plant family: oleaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in fall
- Uses: easy-to-grow, fragrant, hedge, leathery leaves, screen
GROWING CONDITIONS for Osmanthus x fortunei
- USDA Zones: 7a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: deer
- Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Forestfarm
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Gardening facts about Osmanthus x fortunei plant
How to Grow Osmanthus x fortunei
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- clay
- acidic
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Fruit
- blue
Flower Season
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 4'-8'
- sun - mostly shade
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Zones
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Size
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