Osmanthus fortunei Osmfor
Osmanthus fortunei Osmfor
Product Description
Botanical Name: Common Names:
Osmanthus fortunei TBA
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Hedging / Screening, Shrubs Shrub Like, Upright
Description:
Medium evergreen shrub with serrated, dark green leaves and from late Summer through to Autumn it is covered in masses of dainty, creamy white, sweet fragrant flowers. The flowers are to used add sweetness and flavour to Asian teas and cakes. Needs some protection from extreme heat, a partially shaded position is best. Ideal for use as a hedging plant, container specimen or within garden beds where the scent can be enjoyed.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 4-10m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Loam, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Edible Garden, Formal Garden, Fragrant Garden, Hedging / Screening, Topiary / Espalier, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases:Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Oleaceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: White
Flower Fragrant: Yes
Flowering Season: Autumn, Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Slow
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate
Plant will be supplied in 14cm pot.
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