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.
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
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.