Plants > Shrubs

sweet osmanthus

Osmanthus suavis

Low MaintenanceFragrant

Genus: Osmanthus
Family: Oleaceae

About this plant

O, suavis is an upright, evergreen shrub to 4m with shiny, dark green, sharply toothed leaves up to 8cm long, and small, sweetly scented, tubular white flowers in clusters in spring followed by blue-black berries

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

H4

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade with shelter from cold winds

Pruning

Pruning group 8

Propagation

Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Flower Borders

Planting Places

Borders

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years