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Osmanthus armatus

Also Known As

  • Toothed Sweet Olive

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

  • H: 8'-12'
  • W: 6'-10'

planting zones

  • 7a-11

Osmanthus armatus plant details

Osmanthus armatus is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with. In fall white flowers emerge followed by blue fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Osmanthus armatus

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: oleaceae
Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 8 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall
Uses: easy-to-grow, fragrant, hedge, leathery leaves, screen

GROWING CONDITIONS for Osmanthus armatus

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A splendid evergreen worthy of more extensive planting, this 10-30' large-shrub/small tree with its 6-8" leathery, spiny-toothed leaves and sweetly scented fall flowers makes a lovely hedge or accent. S-PSh/M
This substantial sweet olive's foliage reminds you of a holly, but its sweetly perfumed white flowers in fall will surprise you. Dark, leathery leaves are less spiny when mature. Handsome, multi-stemmed shrub to 10 ft or so, and evergreen. Makes an excellent screen. Full sun to dense shade in fertile soil with regular water. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7.

Gardening facts about Osmanthus armatus plant

How to Grow Osmanthus armatus

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • fall
  • Fruit

    • blue
  • Texture

    • glossy
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
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