Osmanthus Species, Yunnan Tea Olive

Osmanthusyunnanensis

Family
Oleaceae (oh-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Osmanthus (os-MAN-thus)
Species
yunnanensis (yoo-nan-EN-sis)
Synonym
Osmanthus bambusifolius
Osmanthus brevipetiolatus
Osmanthus forrestii
Osmanthus liangshanensis
Osmanthus polyneurus
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Textured
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
By air layering
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Cornelius, North Carolina

Durham, Oregon

King City, Oregon

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
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neutral
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negative
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