Osmanthus decorus (Oleaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Osmanthus decorus
Evergreen shrub
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The Osmanthus decorus plant species is found in W. Asia - N.E. Turkey to Georgia. It is a member of the Oleaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as Phillyrea decora. P. laurifolia. P. vilmoriniana.

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Latin Name:  Osmanthus decorus
Family:  Oleaceae
Author:  (Boiss.&Bal.)Kasapl.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  3   Mature Width:  0.5

Habitat:  Mixed deciduous or mixed Fagus - Picea forests and the sides of gorges, 1000 - 1600 metres in Turkey[93, 184].

Cultivation Notes: Easily grown in any well-drained soil in sun or part shade, but flowering more freely when in a sunny position[11, 182]. Prefers a neutral to acid soil but tolerates some chalk[200]. Succeeds in dry shade[188]. Dislikes an unduly exposed position but tolerates more wind than other members of this genus[200]. Plants are hardy to about -20°c[184]. A very ornamental plant[1], its fruits are produced freely in British gardens[K]. The flowers are fragrant[184].

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