Osmanthus delavayi (Oleaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Osmanthus delavayi
Evergreen shrub
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The Osmanthus delavayi plant species is found in E. Asia - W. China in Yunnan. It is a member of the Oleaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as Siphonosmanthus delavayi.

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Latin Name:  Osmanthus delavayi
Family:  Oleaceae
Author:  Franch.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  3.5   Mature Width:  3.5

Habitat:  Dry hillsides, in scrub and forest, often on limestone[184].

Cultivation Notes: Easily grown in any well-drained soil in sun or part shade[184], but flowering more freely in a sunny position[182]. Thrives in chalky conditions[200]. Dislikes unduly exposed positions[11] and requires shelter from freezing winds[200]. Hardy to about -15°c[184]. A very ornamental plant[1], the flowers are sweetly scented[182]. It is fairly slow-growing[219]. One report says that fruits are only occasionally produced in Britain[182] whilst another says that plants self-sow in Cornwall[11]. Plants are very amenable to pruning and can be kept quite small by cutting them back after flowering.

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