Tea Olive
Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
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Tea Olive (Osmanthus fragrans) is a dense, evergreen shrub or small tree prized for its glossy green foliage and highly fragrant, small white flowers. Often used as a hedge, screen, or specimen plant, Tea Olive adds year-round structure and seasonal fragrance to landscapes. It performs reliably in North Florida and is valued for its low-maintenance growth and ability to adapt to a variety of soil conditions.
Care Needs
• Light: Full sun to part sun
• Water: Water regularly during establishment; drought tolerant once established
• Pruning: Prune as needed to maintain size or shape; responds well to trimming
• Fertilizer: Apply a balanced slow release fertilizer in spring if growth or color needs support
Attributes
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Plant TypeEvergreen shrub or small tree
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USDA Zone7 - 10
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OriginChina, Japan, and the Himalayas
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ToxicityNon-toxic
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Mature Height10-12 ft
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Mature Width6-12 ft
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Soil PreferenceWell drained soils; adaptable to sandy and loamy soils
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Spacing6-10 ft
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Growth RateModerate
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Critter ResistantSomewhat
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Salt ToleranceModerate
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Cold ToleranceModerate
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FloweringYes
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Bloom PeriodFall to winter
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Flower ColorWhite
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Stem ColorBrown
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Foliage ColorGreen

