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Osmanthus delavayi

Delavayi Osmanthus

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Description

Osmanthus delavayi is an evergreen shrub. Slow growing, graceful, to 4-6 ft., with arching branches spreading wider. Leaves dark green, oval, to 1 in. long, with toothed edges. Profuse clusters of four to eight white, fragrant flowers in spring.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Acid

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Ranch, Woodland

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Foundation

Special Uses

Cascade, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.

Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.

Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.