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

Family: Oleaceae (oh-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Osmanthus (os-MAN-thus)
Species: armatus (arm-AH-tus)
Cultivar: Jim Porter

Category
Trees

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing

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)

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Cream/Tan

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

Seed Collecting
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing