Osmanthus delavayi, Sweet Olive Size:.5 qt and preferably the company of

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it can be a fast grower with youthful enthusiasm reaching 10 feet in time

Panicles of starry blue flowers in spring with golden anthers give way to truly amazing

Osmanthus delavayi, Sweet Olive Size:.5 qt and preferably the company ofSmall, dark green shiny leaves with springtime clusters of sweetly perfumed white flowers are an elegant and classic combination. It's slower growing than Osmanthus burkwoodii, which is sometimes just what you want, especially if you are putting it in a pot. Attractive also as an espalier, or an evergreen, dense, pretty, and fragrant hedge in time. Have patience. (It's a virtue well rewarded.) Native to southern China. 6' x 6' unless pruning, in which