Osmanthus fragrans - Wikipedia
WebOsmanthus fragrans (lit. ' fragrant osmanthus '), variously known as sweet osmanthus, sweet olive, tea olive, and fragrant olive, is a species native to Asia from the Himalayas through the provinces of Guizhou, Sichuan and Yunnan in Mainland China, Taiwan, southern Japan and Southeast Asia as far south as Cambodia and Thailand.
Osmanthus fragrans - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden
WebTiny white flowers appear in axillary clusters in spring, with some sporadic bloom through the summer into fall. Varieties of the species bear flowers in orange, gold and reddish hues. The plant has very fragrant flower. In China, flowers are sometimes added to teas.
Tea Olive Tree: Care, Growing, and Planting Guide - The Spruce
WebNov 10, 2022 · Osmanthus fragrans f. aurantiacus is an orange-flowering form that often flowers in fall. Osmanthus fragrans var. thunbergii (also known as silver osmanthus) is a yellow flowering variation. Osmanthus fragrans va. semperflorens is an extremely hardy variation, surviving temps as low as minus 15 degrees Fahrenheit (zone 5).
Osmanthus fragrans f. aurantiacus (Fragrant Olive) - Gardenia
WebQuite hardy, Osmanthus fragrans f. aurantiacus (Fragrant Olive) is a medium-sized evergreen shrub or small tree of upright oval to columnar habit, prized for the powerful apricot fragrance of its flowers. Blooming profusely in the fall, the dainty clusters of bright tangerine flowers cover this densely branched shrub.
Osmanthus fragrans - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant …
WebCommon Name (s): Fragrant tea olive is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with a dense habit in the Oleaceae (olive) family and native to Asia. This plant typically grows to a height of 10 to 20 feet and has extremely fragrant flowers that …
Osmanthus fragrans | Landscape Plants | Oregon State University
WebPronunciation: oz-MAN-thus FRAY-granz. Family: Oleaceae. Genus: Osmanthus. Type: Broadleaf. Native to (or naturalized in) Oregon: No. Broadleaf evergreen shrub or small tree, 20-40 ft (6-12 m) high, upright oval to columnar habit, often grown with several main trunks.
Osmanthus fragrans 'Fudingzhu' (Fragrant Olive) - Gardenia
WebOsmanthus fragrans ‘Fudingzhu’ (Fragrant Olive) is a medium-sized evergreen shrub or small tree of upright oval to columnar habit, prized for the powerful fragrance of its flowers. Blooming profusely from fall to spring, the large clusters of tiny, creamy-white flowers cover this densely branched shrub.
Osmanthus Fragrances are Having a Moment… - The Candy …
WebMar 17, 2021 · Osmanthus is a sweet, fragrant flower native to Asia with an entirely unique odour profile. It smells fleshy and floral, but it’s also incredibly fruity, with beautifully jammy peach and apricot nuances. There’s also a deep, dark undercurrent of leather too.
Sweet Osmanthus, Osmanthus fragrans, Monrovia Plant
WebDescription. A large evergreen shrub or small tree with a broad upright form that is densely branched and covered with finely toothed, dark green foliage. Tiny flower clusters have a delightful apricot-like fragrance. Works well for formal or informal hedges and screens, or as a landscape specimen.
Fragrant Tea Olive Guide: How to Grow & Care for “Osmanthus Fragrans”
WebAug 10, 2023 · Osmanthus fragrans plays an important part in traditional Chinese medicine. Many use this plant to prepare herbal tea, which is a wonderful treatment against irregular menstruation. The extracts of dried blossoms have neuroprotective, antioxidative, and free-radical scavenging properties.
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