Osmanthus delavayi (Delavay osmanthus)
Botanical Information
| Family | Oleaceae |
| Genus | Osmanthus |
| Species | delavayi |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Native to south-western China. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7 - 8 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 7b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-15) - (-10) |
| Temperature (°F) | 5 - 14 |
| Height | 2.5 - 4 m |
| Spread | 2.5 - 4 m |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A dense evergreen shrub with rounded, dark-green leaves and small white flowers blooming in spring. Blue-black berries fruit during the autumn. |
| Shape | Bushy. |
| Landscape | Woodland gardens, hedging, container plant. |
| Propagation | Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Grow in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. |
| Pests | Susceptible to honey fungus. |
| Notable Specimens | Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. |
| Habitat | Forests and woodlands near coastlines. |
Photographs
Osmanthus delavayi, form. Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. 15/10/2019.
Osmanthus delavayi, leaf. Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. 15/10/2019.
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