Osmanthus fragrans

Origin: Japan, China.

Botanical characteristics: It can be a large evergreen shrub or a small evergreen tree with erect growth habit and slow growth. Its leaves are dark green, glossy, oblong-lanceolate, the margins are entire or slightly raw-toothed, 10-12 cm long. It blooms in autumn and sometimes also in spring. The small white flowers are gathered in small bunches, fragrant in the distance.

Agronomic and environmental characteristics: It is able to adapt to any type of soil.

Use: It is a plant that can be found in parks and historic gardens in the English manner. Since it is very fragrant, it is advisable to plant it near the house or near the entrance. It is used individually in parks and gardens or in group and in mixed hedges. It is ideal for pots and planters.