Osmanthus fortunei

Fortune's Sweet Olive

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Common Name:

Fortune's Sweet Olive

Plant Type:

Flower color:

White

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

30°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

760 cm

Maximum width:

760 cm

Fortune's Sweet Olive (Osmanthus fortunei) - Description

O. x fortunei is a hybrid between O. heterophyllus and O. fragrans. It bears oval, 4 inch long leaves that resemble those of holly. It's flowers bloom in spring and summer.

Fortune's Sweet Olive (Osmanthus fortunei) - Blooming

Miniscule flowers that are intensely fragrant, blooming in fall or spring, depending on species. Blooms are followed by blue-black fruits.

Fortune's Sweet Olive (Osmanthus fortunei) - Growth

Evergreen shrubs and trees. Dense glossy foliage. Grows best in sun or partial shade with protection from the winter sun and wind.

Fortune's Sweet Olive (Osmanthus fortunei) - Planting

Semi-ripe cuttings in late spring or early summer. Sow from seed when ripe, in containers in a cold frame (for protection).

Fortune's Sweet Olive (Osmanthus fortunei) - Pest

Scale insects. Osmanthus is also prone to olive knot, black mildew, anthracnose, wilt, and root rot.

Fortune's Sweet Olive (Osmanthus fortunei) - Interesting facts

This genus is classified in the same family as olives. Some species may have leaves that look similar to Holly, but the development of the flowers and fruit are rather typical of the Oleaceae family.