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Sweet olive.
Osmanthus fragrans
Prononciation oz-MAN-thus FRAY-granz
Aussi appelée Fragrant olive, Sweet olive, Tea olive, Sweet Osmanthus
Sweet olive is a lovely evergreen shrub known for its tiny, incredibly fragrant flowers. It makes a wonderful addition to gardens where you can enjoy its sweet, apricot like scent. You will find it thrives in mild climates as a hedge or a standalone specimen.
En un coup d'œil
- Niveau d'entretien
- Facile
- Type de plante
- Evergreen shrub
- Lumière
- Full sun to partial shade
- Lumière en intérieur
- Lumière vive indirecte
- Arrosage
- Tous les 5 à 10 jours
- Taille adulte
- 10 to 20 feet
- Croissance
- Moyenne
Entretien
Keep the soil consistently moist but never soggy to prevent root issues. Watch for yellowing leaves, which often signal that the plant is getting too much water. A sheltered spot protects it from harsh winds and helps maintain its health.
- Arrosage
- Water when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.
- Engrais
- Apply a balanced, slow release fertilizer during the active growing season.
- Taille
- Lightly prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth.
- Rempotage
- Repot when the roots have filled the container or the growth slows down significantly.
- Sol
- Well draining, fertile, slightly acidic soil
- pH du sol
- 6.0 to 7.0
Sécurité
- Animaux
- This plant is considered non toxic to cats and dogs.
Comment l'identifier
- Glossy, dark green leathery leaves
- Tiny, white or cream colored flowers
- Intense, sweet apricot like fragrance
- Evergreen shrub or small tree habit
Science
- Famille
- Oleaceae
- Genre
- Osmanthus
- Ordre
- Lamiales
- Classe
- Magnoliopsida
Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.
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