Plants > Shrubs

Burkwood osmanthus

Osmanthus × burkwoodii

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Genus: Osmanthus
Family: Oleaceae

About this plant

A dense, slow-growing, large evergreen shrub of rounded habit, to 3m, with dark green, ovate leaves 2.5-5cm in length and clusters of small, highly-scented white flowers, occasionally followed by a few black fruits

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

North FacingSouth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade; good for woodland gardens

Pruning

Pruning group 8; cloud pruning is also an option

Propagation

Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Planting Places

GreenhouseBorders

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years