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Osmanthus Species, Sweet Olive

Osmanthusdecorus

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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

decorus (DEK-or-us)

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Synonym

Phillyrea decora

Phillyrea vilmoriniana

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Shiny/Glossy

Height

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

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

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Summer/Early Fall

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nothingfail

(Zone 7b) | February 2021 | negative

The cultivar Baki Kasapligil has little or no scent. Waste of space for me. Disappointment.

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