*RETAIL – Osmanthus yunnanensis

Handsome and rare in cultivation, this evergreen large shrub or small tree has leathery, slightly toothed, olive-green leaves and scented, near-white, waxy, axillary flowers in late winter to early spring. Slow growing plants can reach 8-10 ft tall x 6-8 ft in a reasonable time; larger, to 20-30 ft tall with great age and no pruning. Bright light, with protection from hottest sun inland, in rich, well-drained soil with regular summer water. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8. Said to be deer resistant plant when mature.

YUNNAN OLIVE

Oleaceae

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