Osmanthus delavayi

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Delavayi Osmanthus

  
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Description

Osmanthus delavayi is an evergreen shrub. Slow growing, graceful, to 4'-6', with arching branches spreading wider. Leaves dark green, oval, to ". long, with toothed edges. Profuse clusters of 4-8, white, fragrant flowers in spring.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

3-6'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Half

 

Water

Medium

 

Growth Rate

Slow

 

Soil Type

Clay, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Poor

 

Soil pH

Acid

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Ranch, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring

 

Location Uses

Foundation

 

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.

One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.