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Tea Olive shrub with glossy green leaves and clusters of small creamy-white flowers.
Tea Olive
Tea Olive shrub with glossy green leaves and clusters of small creamy-white flowers.
Tea Olive

Tea Olive

Advanced Nursery Growers

$99.00

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Buy Tea Olive Plants for sale at Advanced Nursery Growers in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.

Enjoy sweet fragrance and year-round greenery with Tea Olive, also known as Sweet Olive. Its tiny, creamy-white flowers fill the garden with a delightful scent, while glossy evergreen foliage creates an attractive backdrop throughout the year. Plant near a patio, walkway, or sitting area to enjoy the fragrance whenever it blooms. Gardening Solutions

Plant Details:

  • Plant Type: Evergreen shrub or small ornamental tree.
  • Botanical Name: Osmanthus fragrans.
  • Native Status: Native to Asia; not a Florida native.
  • Mature Size: Typically about 15 feet tall and 10 feet wide; may reach 25 feet tall when left unpruned. Size varies with cultivar and growing conditions. UF/IFAS Extension Nassau County
  • Sun: Full sun to partial shade.
  • USDA Zones: 8–11. North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
  • Chill Hours: Not applicable.
  • Bloom: Repeated bloom cycles throughout the year, with flowering intensity varying by season and cultivar.
  • Flower Notes: Small, creamy-white flowers with a strong, sweet fragrance.
  • Foliage: Glossy evergreen leaves and dense growth.
  • Soil/Water: Prefers well-drained soil. Water regularly during establishment; fairly drought tolerant once established.
  • Landscape Uses: Fragrant gardens, privacy screens, hedges, foundation plantings, and specimen shrubs or small trees.
  • Pruning: Requires minimal pruning but can be shaped to encourage branching or trained into a small tree. Gardening Solutions

North Florida Growing Note:

Tea Olive performs especially well in North and Central Florida. Choose a sunny to partly shaded location with good drainage and enough room for its mature size. Gardening Solutions

Local Pickup & Limited Shipping:

Local pickup is available at Advanced Nursery Growers. Limited shipping may be available for select plants in containers of 3 gallons or smaller with prior approval. Contact us to confirm eligibility and shipping arrangements.

Contact Advanced Nursery Growers:

1911 McLeod Road
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435
Phone: 850-391-2228
Email: info@advancednurserygrowers.com
Website: www.AdvancedNurseryGrowers.com

Wholesale:

Wholesale pricing is available to qualifying nurseries. Contact us for current availability, quantities, and pricing.

 

Collections: Trees for North Florida

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