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A remarkable large evergreen shrub or small tree with lovely scented flowers native to the Yunnan province of China. Osmanthus yunnanensis was brought to the UK by George Forrest in 1921 and has bold, coarsely toothed, deep green leaves and beautiful, ivory-white and sweetly fragrant flowers in late winter.
Plant near a house door or in an often used garden area to enjoy the excellent fragrance.
Supplied Size: 3L container (30 - 40 cm tall)
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Position: Full sun or partial shade.
Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
Hardiness: Reasonably hardy. This plant requires shelter from cold winter winds.
Flowering Period: February - April.
Flower Colour: Creamy white
Rate of Growth: Slow.
Habit: Osmanthus yunnanensis grows to be a large shrub or eventually small rounded tree.
Height: 4 m (13 ft)
Spread: 3 m (13 ft)
Osmanthus yunnanensis. A large shrub or small tree with lance-shaped, spiny toothed glossy dark green leaves to 20cm. Flowers are fragrant and creamy white borne in axillary clusters. Native to West China. Fully hardy.
You should plant in rich, well-drained soil in a sheltered position in either sun or partial-shade. You can propagate from seeds or cuttings or by layering.
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