Fragrant Tea Olive

Osmanthus fragrans · Perennial

Fragrant Tea Olive is a moderate-growing perennial, hardy in USDA zones 9-11, that matures to about 10–15 ft × 10–15 ft. It does best in full sun and part shade with medium water needs in well-drained, moist and occasionally-dry soil. Expect white blooms in spring. It stands up well to deer, drought and salt and grows happily in containers.

USDA zones

9-11

Sun

Full sun, Part shade

Water

Medium

Mature size

10–15 ft × 10–15 ft

Spacing

6–12 ft

Growth rate

Medium

Maintenance

Medium

Soil

Well-drained, Moist, Occasionally-dry

Foliage

Green

Bloom color

White

Bloom season

Spring

Tough against

Deer, Drought, Salt

Native to

Himalayas, Japan, China