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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

    Unbelievably fragrant and also very attractive, this med-large shrub has glossy, holly-like leaves and small, sweetly-scented flowers in late summer-fall. S-PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Upright evergreen shrub to 6-8' tall and wide. Late summer and early autumn bring fragrant tubular white flowers.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    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

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    aka Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Tricolor', False Holly, Goshiki Holly Osmanthus, Tricolor Osmanthus

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 4'-8'

    Width: 4'-8'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Goshiki' by Karl Gercens III
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    Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Purpureus'

    aka False Holly, Holly Olive, Purple-leaf False Holly

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-15'

    Width: 6'-10'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Purpureus' foliage by Karl Gercens III
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    Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Rotundifolius'

    aka False Holly

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 5'-8'

    Width: 5'-6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Rotundifolius' flower, foliage by Kenpei
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    Osmanthus x burkwoodii

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    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 5'-8'

    Width: 6'-8'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Osmanthus x burkwoodii flower, foliage by Wouter Hagens
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    Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Kembu'

    aka False Holly, Holly Olive

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 3'-5'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Kembu' foliage by Karl Gercens III
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