This shrub has upright spreading woody branches that form a compact irregular rounded crown. It has dark green oval leaves and the white fragrant tube-shaped flowers appear in a cluster during spring.

Hardiness zones 7 to 10

Osmanthus delavayi is naturally found in western China growing in woodlands in moderately fertile moist fertile soil. It prefers a protected sunny to semi shade position and is frost tolerant but drought tender.

Delavay Osmanthus is grown for its bushy habit and its fragrant flowers. It is planted in shrub borders or as a specimen plant in a scented garden. It is suitable for coastal and mountain regions and establishes in 2 to 3 years. It responds to pruning and makes an excellent clipped hedge or topiary subject and is also planted in tubs or planter boxes.ID 561

Osmanthus(os-MĂNTH-us) delavayi(del-a-VAY-ee)

Oleaceae(oh-lee-AY-see-ee)
American Hog Plum, African Walnut Family