Care

Planting & Growing
Provide enriched, moist, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, water as needed to maintain evenly moist soil. Fertilize in early spring. Prune annually for a neat appearance and to maintain desired size and shape.

Evergreen or Deciduous Evergreen
Family Name Osmanthus
Flower Color White
Bloom Time Occasional insignificant flowers in late summer.
Foliage Color Green
Genus Name Osmanthus
Growth Rate Slow
Hardiness Zone 6
Landscape Uses Border, Firescaping/Firewise, Hedge, Massing, Specimen, Woodland Garden
Light Needs Partial Shade, Full Sun
Mature Height 5 feet
Mature Width 4 feet
Prune Time Late Winter Pruning
Water Needs Average to Moist
Waterwise 0