Osmanthus bush uses revolve around the shrub’s scent. Plant it near windows, outdoor seating and patios where you can enjoy the fragrance the most. Growing Osmanthus plants as a hedge creates a wall of fragrance. Passers-by will wonder at the source of the delightful fragrance, never suspecting the tiny little flowers on the Osmanthus shrub. Fragrant tea olives begin blooming in fall, and in warm climates, the blooms continue all winter. The evergreen foliage is dark and leathery with toothed edges. Individual flowers are tiny but noticeable since they bloom in clusters. The fragrance has been compared to that of jasmine, orange blossoms or peaches. Tea olive cultivation is easy because they require little pruning and they are relatively pest-free.
Holly Osmanthus Care
Osmanthus Heterophyllus
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Humidity
Normal
Lighting
Full Sun
Hardiness zone
6 - 9
Difficulty
Medium
Hibernation
Cold Period
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Water newly planted Osmanthus regularly until the shrub is established and begins to grow. After the first season, you only need to irrigate it during prolonged dry spells.
Pruning
Osmanthus doesn’t need a lot of pruning. When you prune, remove branches selectively rather than shearing. Severe pruning can prevent the shrub from blooming for several years. You can remove the lower lateral branches to form a small, multi-trunked tree.
Fertilizer
Fertilize with a general-purpose fertilizer every year or two in fall. Spread the fertilizer over the root zone and water it in.
Sunlight
Osmanthus needs a location in full sun or partial shade. They have a more dense growth habit in full sun than in shade.
Soil
The shrubs tolerate most acid to neutral soils and need good drainage.
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