
Tea Olive Shrub
Osmanthus heterophyllus
A fragrant evergreen shrub with striking holly-like foliage.
- Plant Type
- Shrubs & Roses
- Width
- 8-10 Ft.
- Height
- 8-10 Ft.
- USDA hardiness zone
- 7 - 9
- Sun requirements
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Design image count
- 9
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Osmanthus heterophyllus is a dense, upright evergreen shrub or small tree prized for its lustrous, dark green foliage and intoxicating autumn fragrance. Its unique leaves transition from spiny, holly-like juvenile forms to smooth, entire adult margins. This versatile plant thrives in moist, well-drained soils and tolerates urban conditions, drought, and deer. Ideal as a privacy screen, hedge, or specimen, it produces tiny, white, highly scented flowers that perfume the garden in late fall.