Sweet Olive Osmanthus Fragrans Live Plant Fragrant Tea Olive 3 Gallon Pot

Experience the Delightful Sweet Olive (Osmanthus Fragrans)

Add a touch of fragrance and beauty to your garden with the Sweet Olive (Osmanthus Fragrans), also celebrated as the Fragrant Tea Olive. This remarkable live plant is known for its abundant, sweetly-scented bloom clusters that perfume the air with hints of rose, gardenia, and jasmine. Imagine your garden filled with this heady fragrance!

The Osmanthus fragrans flowers so profusely that blossoms encircle the branches, creating a stunning visual display. Unlike standard varieties, a mature shrub of this Osmanthus boasts flowers large enough to be seen from hundreds of feet away. This makes it a standout addition to any landscape.

This versatile shrub thrives outdoors in zones 8 and higher, preferring full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil and average moisture. It also excels as a container plant, provided it receives good light and cooler winter temperatures. Its adaptability makes it a favorite among gardeners.

Benefits of the Sweet Olive (Osmanthus Fragrans):

• Fragrant Blooms: Enjoy a captivating scent reminiscent of rose, gardenia, and jasmine.
• Evergreen Foliage: Provides year-round greenery and visual interest.
• Versatile Growth: Thrives in gardens and containers.
• Low Maintenance: Drought-tolerant and adaptable to various soil conditions.
• Striking Visuals: Abundant blooms create a stunning display.

These plants are approximately 25-30 inches tall and come in a 3-gallon pot, having been rooted for 3-4 seasons. With proper growing conditions, they are capable of blooming in their first season. Plants ship without containers and are carefully packaged to ensure safe arrival.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the mature height of a Sweet Olive plant? The Sweet Olive typically reaches a height of about 10 feet.
2. Which USDA Zones are suitable for Sweet Olive plants? This variety can be grown outdoors in zones 8 and higher.
3. How much sunlight does a Sweet Olive plant need? Sweet Olives prefer full sun to partial shade for optimal growth and blooming.
4. What type of soil is best for Sweet Olive plants? They thrive in well-drained soil but are generally unfussy about soil conditions.
5. How often should I water my Sweet Olive plant? Provide average moisture, ensuring the soil doesn’t stay overly saturated.