Fragrant Tea OliveOsmanthus fragrans DescriptionSubtle, elegant, and unforgettable—Fragrant Tea Olive is best known for its incredible scent. Tiny white flowers may be small, but their sweet, apricot-like fragrance fills the air in both fall and spring, making this evergreen shrub (or small tree) a true sensory experience. With dense, olive-green foliage and a naturally upright form, Osmanthus fragrans works beautifully as a privacy screen, hedge, or specimen plant. It’s a classic Southern favorite that delivers year-round structure with seasonal bursts of fragrance. Care Tips Light: Full sun to part sun Water: Average; water regularly until established Soil: Prefers well-drained soils Maintenance: Low; prune lightly after flowering to shape if needed Landscape Uses Excellent for privacy screens and hedges Beautiful as a fragrant specimen tree Perfect near entryways, patios, or walkways where fragrance can be enjoyed Adds structure to foundation plantings Plant Details Mature Size: Up to 25 ft tall x 15 ft wide Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun Bloom Time: Fall and Spring Flower Color: Small white blooms Foliage: Evergreen, deep olive green Hardiness Zones: 7–9 Growth Rate: Moderate Garden Value Highly fragrant blooms—one of the best scented shrubs available Evergreen for year-round privacy and structure Low-maintenance and long-lived Why We Love ItIt’s all about the fragrance. Fragrant Tea Olive quietly transforms your garden into a sensory experience—especially when planted near a doorway or outdoor seating area. One bloom, and you’ll understand the hype.
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