Shrubs
Osmanthus (False Holly)
Osmanthus (species)
Also known as Fragrant Olive
Size
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About This Plant
Osmanthus (False Holly), 'False Holly', is valued for its garden character and seasonal interest in PNW landscapes.
Osmanthus species are evergreen shrubs prized for intensely fragrant small white or orange flowers , O. fragrans (Sweet Olive) is the iconic fragrance shrub of southern gardens. Many holly-like species (O. heterophyllus) also serve as evergreen hedges.
Full sun to part shade suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone 6 to 9. Generally trouble-free; drought-tolerant once established.
For a Pacific Northwest native shrub of similar character, consider Mahonia aquifolium (Tall Oregon Grape, Oregon state flower), Philadelphus lewisii (Mock Orange), or Holodiscus discolor (Oceanspray) , all support native pollinators and birds.
Plant Details
- Botanical
- Osmanthus (species)
- Common name
- Fragrant Olive
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Foliage type
- Evergreen
- Mature size
- 6-10 ft tall × 6-10 ft wide
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Bloom time
- Fall or early spring depending on species
- Bloom color
- White, Orange
- Foliage color
- Green
Care Notes
Garden Attributes
- Pacific NW native
- Deer resistant
- Coastal suitable
- Grown organically
- Pollinator value: Bees
- Wildlife: Pollinator support
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