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Osmanthus delavayi

Delavayi Osmanthus

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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:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.