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    • Photo of Phillyrea angustifolia foliage by Karl Gercens III

    Photo by Karl Gercens III

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    Phillyrea angustifolia

    Also Known As

    • False Olive

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 8'-10'
    • W: 8'-10'

    planting zones

    • 7a-9b

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    Phillyrea angustifolia plant details

    Phillyrea angustifolia is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring and summer cream flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Phillyrea angustifolia

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: oleaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 8 FT - 10 FT - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
    Flowers: cream blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: fragrant, rare, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Phillyrea angustifolia

    USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    White spring flowers on the handsome evergreen backdrop of this compact 4-6 footer make a handsome fine-leaved hedge or border. S-PSh

    By: Forestfarm

    An uncommon member of the Olive Family which is hardy in our area and makes a lovely evergreen alternative shrub or small tree. A small tree takes time and one English writer suggested it would be an act of kindness for future generations to plant one now. Small fragrant creamy flowers.

    By: Far Reaches Farm

    Gardening facts about Phillyrea angustifolia plant

    How to Grow Phillyrea angustifolia

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • cream

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Osmanthus decorus

    aka Phillyrea decora, Phillyrea vilmoriniana

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Herb

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6'-8'

    Width: 6'-8'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Osmanthus decorus flower, foliage by Karduelis
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