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Osmanthus delavayi
Delavayi Osmanthus
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer:
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.
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
Water Saving Tip:
Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.
One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.