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Osmanthus, Chinese Holly, Devilwood, Sweet Olive 'Jim Porter'

Osmanthusarmatus

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Family
Oleaceae (oh-lee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Osmanthus (os-MAN-thus)
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Species
armatus (arm-AH-tus)
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
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Hardiness
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)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
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Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
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