Sweet osmanthus (Osmanthus fragrans)
Sweet osmanthus, also known as Fragrant olive
The Osmanthus fragrans, or Sweet Osmanthus, is a sizeable evergreen shrub renowned for its aromatic small white and orange flowers that emit an apricot-like scent. This species is also commonly known as the Fragrant Tea Olive.
Key Facts About Sweet osmanthus
Attributes of Sweet osmanthus
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Plant Height
3 m to 18 m
Spread
3 m to 4 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Flower Color
White Orange
Scientific Classification of Sweet osmanthus
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Mints plantains olives and allies
Family
Olive
Genus
Osmanthus
Species
Sweet osmanthus