Osmanthus delavayi

Osmanthus delavayi

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Common name: delavay osmanthus

Family name: Oleaceae

USDA Hardiness Zone:  5

Mature height and spread:  10ft; 10ft

Form: evergreen shrub, arching branches

Water use: medium

Soil requirements: well-drained soil, sun or shade

Leaf arrangement: opposite, simple, ovate, glossy dark

Flower/cone/fruit description(s): white, numerous, small, fragrant flowers; blue-black fruit

Limitations: drought tolerant when establish; tolerant sand and clay

Suitable uses:  hedge; screen

Quick ID description:  opposite, simple, ovate leaves; fragrant, numerous, white flowers

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Source: http://www.greatplantpicks.org/plantlists/view/1060

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