Osmanthus yunnanensis (Chinese Osmanthus, Yunnan Tea Olive)
Botanical Information
| Family | Oleaceae |
| Genus | Osmanthus |
| Species | yunnanensis |
| Synonyms | Osmanthus forrestii |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Native to southwest China. Introduced into cultivation in the United Kingdom in 1921 by George Forrest. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7b - 8a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 9 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -15 - (-10) |
| Temperature (°F) | 5 - 14 |
| Height | 8 - 12 m |
| Spread | 8 m |
| Flowering Period | January, February, March, April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Bushy. |
| Landscape | Wall-side borders, cottages and informal gardens. |
| Propagation | Seed sown in containers in cold frame when ripe or root semi-ripe cuttings in summer. |
| Cultivation | Prefers full sun to partial-shade in well-drained soil. |
| Pests | Generally trouble free. |
| Notable Specimens | Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England. |
| Leaf Description | 20 cm long flat to wavy with spiny-toothed margins. |
| Flower Description | Small, highly fragrant flowers appear in late winter to early spring in clusters at the base of the leaves. |
| Fruit Description | Egg-shaped fruit. |
| Colour Description | The leaves are dark green. The flowers are a creamy-white. The fruit is dark purple with a white bloom. |
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