The Tea Olive (Osmanthus fragrans) is a fragrant evergreen shrub or small tree renowned for its clusters of tiny, white to creamy-orange flowers that emit a delightful, sweet perfume reminiscent of apricots or jasmine. A versatile addition to any garden, it serves as a hedge, specimen plant, or patio accent, providing year-round beauty and charm.

Unique Features:

• Heavenly Fragrance: Famed for its intensely sweet, citrus-like floral scent, which can perfume entire gardens.
• Year-Round Interest: Evergreen foliage offers year-round greenery with small, glossy, dark green leaves.
• Versatile Growth Habit: Can be pruned into a hedge, shaped into a tree, or allowed to grow naturally as a shrub.
• Low-Maintenance: Drought-tolerant and easy to care for once established.

Mature Size:

• Height: 10–15 feet (up to 20 feet in optimal conditions)
• Spread: 6–8 feet

USDA Hardiness Zones:

• Zones 8–11

Care Instructions:

• Light: Thrives in full sun to partial shade, with best flowering in full sun.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil but tolerates a range of soil types.
• Water: Water deeply during the first growing season to establish roots. Drought-tolerant once established.
• Fertilization: Feed with a balanced fertilizer in spring to promote growth and flowering.
• Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring to shape and encourage denser growth if desired.
• Spacing: Space plants 5–10 feet apart when planting as a hedge or screen.

Bring a touch of elegance and enchanting fragrance to your landscape with the Tea Olive, a timeless choice for creating a serene and inviting garden space.