Osmanthus fragrans ~ Monrovia® Fragrant Tea Olive, Sweet Olive sustainable-garden (3) NC State Extension Garden

(3) NC State Extension Garden

adding to the garden's beauty

small deciduous shrub with a wide spreading habit and arching branches

Collynair American Hornbeam is a slow-growing native deciduous tree with an upright oval crown

(2) Hydrangea paniculata [Strawberry Sundae] 'Rensun' (Renault) Photo by F

Osmanthus fragrans ~ Monrovia® Fragrant Tea Olive, Sweet Olive sustainable-garden (3) NC State Extension GardenMonrovia Fragrant Tea Olive is a large densely branched evergreen shrub with dark green toothed foliage year round. The highly fragrant tiny white flowers grow in clusters along stems in fall. Best planted in part sun with acidic rich and moist well drained soils. Drought tolerant once established. To learn more about the Fragrant Tea Olive read this blog post. Type: Shrub Height: 10' 15' Spread: 6 8' Spacing: 8 USDA Hardiness Zone: 7 11 Culture: Full