Osmanthus delavayi
Delavayi Osmanthus
Description
Osmanthus delavayi is an evergreen shrub. It is slow growing, graceful, 4'-6' tall, with arching branches spreading wider. Leaves are dark green, oval, to 1" long, with toothed edges. Profuse clusters of four to eight, white, fragrant flowers appear in the spring.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Acid
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Ranch, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Foundation
Special Uses
Cascade, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.