| Common Name: |
Fortune's Osmanthus |
| Scientific Name: |
Osmanthus x fortunei |
| Other Name(s): |
Sweet Olive, Fortune's Tea Olive |
| Category: |
Shrub |
| Habit: |
Evergreen |
| Texture: |
Medium |
| Form: |
Oval, compact, dense shrub; haystack form |
| Flower Description: |
Small white flower |
| Bloom Season: |
Fall |
| Fragrance: |
Fragrant |
| Foliage Description: |
Opposite, simple, leathery, lustrous, medium to dark green leaves; 2 1/2 -4 in. long; 10-12 spine-tipped teeth on each side |
| Height of Plant: |
15-20 ft. |
| Spread of Plant: |
15-20 ft. |
| Hardiness: |
USDA Zones 7 - 10 |
| Light Requirements: |
Sun to shade |
| Water Usage: |
Medium |
| Soil Type: |
Moist, well-drained, acidic soil |
| Awards: |
U. C. Davis Arboretum All Star |
| Maintenance: |
Medium |
| Photographer: |
Richard Buggeln |
| Location: |
Japanese Garden |