Osmanthus delavayi (Delavay osmanthus)
Botanical Information
Family | Oleaceae |
Genus | Osmanthus |
Species | delavayi |
Category | Woody |
Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Origin | Native to south-western China. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 7 - 8 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 7b |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | (-15) - (-10) |
Temperature (°F) | 5 - 14 |
Height | 2.5 - 4 m |
Spread | 2.5 - 4 m |
Growth | Slow |
Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | A dense evergreen shrub with rounded, dark-green leaves and small white flowers blooming in spring. Blue-black berries fruit during the autumn. |
Shape | Bushy. |
Landscape | Woodland gardens, hedging, container plant. |
Propagation | Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings. |
Cultivation | Grow in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. |
Pests | Susceptible to honey fungus. |
Notable Specimens | Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. |
Habitat | Forests and woodlands near coastlines. |