White Osmanthus

Sweet Tea Olive

5 Gallon
$54.90
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Sweet Tea Olive

Osmanthus fragrans, White Osmanthus, Fragrant Tea Olive

Tiny, intensely fragrant white flowers fill the garden with a sweet, apricot-like scent, while glossy evergreen foliage provides year-round beauty.

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Description

Sweet Olive (Osmanthus fragrans) is an elegant evergreen shrub or small tree celebrated for its exceptionally fragrant flowers. Its upright, naturally dense growth features glossy, dark green, leathery leaves that provide year-round beauty. Tiny, creamy-white flowers appear in clusters, releasing a rich, sweet fragrance reminiscent of apricots and jasmine. Flowering is often heaviest from late summer through fall, with additional blooms possible in mild climates. Ideal for entryways, patios, privacy screens, and fragrant gardens, Sweet Olive thrives in well-drained soil with moderate watering.

Quick Facts

  • Foliage & Flowers: Glossy, dark green evergreen leaves with tiny, intensely fragrant, creamy-white flowers.
  • Mature Height: 10–15 ft.
  • Mature Spread: 6–8 ft.
  • Growth Rate: Slow to moderate.
  • Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 8–11; Sunset Zones 8–9, 12–24; H1.
  • Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade.
  • Core Benefits: Exceptional fragrance, year-round evergreen foliage, and attractive screening.
  • Best Uses: Fragrant gardens, entryways, patios, privacy screens, hedges, and specimen planting.

Faqs

Q: When does Sweet Olive bloom?
A: Flowering is often strongest in late summer and fall. In mild climates, it may produce additional flushes of fragrant flowers throughout the year.

Q: Can Sweet Olive be grown as a small tree?
A: Yes. It naturally grows as a large shrub but can be selectively pruned and trained into a small ornamental tree.

Q: Does Sweet Olive need full sun?
A: It grows in full sun to partial shade. In hotter inland locations, some afternoon shade can help protect the foliage from intense heat.

📍 Primary Delivery Area · San Francisco Bay Area

Local delivery across the Bay Area — and beyond.

San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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Bought online and got it next day. Very good plant!