Osmanthus fragrans 'Yinbi Shuanghui'

Also Known As

Yinbi Shuanghui Tea Olive

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 8'-10'
W: 6'-10'

planting zones

7b-11

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Osmanthus fragrans 'Yinbi Shuanghui' plant details

Osmanthus fragrans 'Yinbi Shuanghui' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with burgundy, green, pink, variegated and white foliage. In fall cream flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Osmanthus fragrans 'Yinbi Shuanghui'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: oleaceae
Foliage: evergreen burgundy, green, pink, variegated and white
Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in fall
Uses: easy-to-grow, fragrant, hedge, leathery leaves, screen, unique, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Osmanthus fragrans 'Yinbi Shuanghui'

USDA Zones: 7b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, clay and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This tea olive has amazing evergreen foliage that erupts in spring with pink new growth. The wide margins will turn from pink to white during summer. The flowers are typical of O. fragrans. The plant should be protected in the Willamette Valley from cold.

By: Gossler Farms

A truly enchanting tea olive shared by friend and plantsman Ted Stephens of Nurseries Caroliniana. Creamy marginal variegation and new growth tinged with pink and purple. A vigorous grower unlike some variegated plants, with the same upright stature as other O. fragrans cultivars eventually 8-10ft tall and 4 to 6 ft wide. Excellent screen or small tree where the creamy fragrant autumn blooms can be enjoyed. For sun to afternoon shade in well drained soil and summer irrigation where dry. Has been frost hardy in USDA zone 7b.