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Fragrant Tea Olive, Osmanthus fragrans, is also know as Sweet Osmanthus & Sweet Olive. This Sweet Olive is a moderate growing evergreen tree with glossy, green holly-like leaves. Sweetly fragrant, creamy white flowers appear in the spring. Strong scent attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Plant as a specimen, hedge or screen.
Fragrant Tea Olive Care
Plant in fertile, moist, acidic, well-drained soil. Water regularly to establish. Moderately drought tolerant once established. Protect from afternoon sun. Fertilize in the spring before new growth in the spring.
Fragrant Tea Olive Spacing
Plant 4 to 5 feet apart for hedges and screens.
Fragrant Olive Plant Facts
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 7 - 10 |
| Flower Color(s): White |
| Bloom Period: Spring |
| Foliage Color(s): Dark Green |
| Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun |
| Height: 10 Feet |
| Spread: 6-8 Feet |
| Habit: Upright |
| Watering: Medium |
| Features: Fragrant Spring Flowers |
| Scientific Name: Osmanthus fragrans |
| Common Name: Fragrant Olive |
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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