Osmanthus delavayi
  • Osmanthus delavayi
  • Osmanthus delavayi

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Osmanthus delavayi

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(Chinese Osmanthus) Osmanthus delavayi is an evergreen shrub with small, glossy, dark-green leaves and clusters of fragrant, jasmine-like, white flowers in late spring.

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A beautiful evergreen plant, native to Western China, Osmanthus delavayi has small, glossy, dark-green leaves and clusters of fragrant, jasmine-like, white flowers in late spring. These flowers stand out well against the darker foliage.

Osmanthus delavayi is a delightful garden shrub and in our opinion is best planted in an often visited area of a garden where the fragrance can be appreciated in spring.


  • Position: Full sun or partial shade.
  • Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
  • Hardiness: Hardy.
  • Flowering Period: March - May.
  • Rate of Growth: Slow.
  • Habit: Osmanthus delavayi grows to be a medium sized or large branching shrub over time.
    • Height: 3 m (10 ft)
    • Spread: 4 m (13 ft)

Data sheet

How Much Sun
Shade, Light Shade, Full Sun
Eventual Size
Shrub - Medium, Shrub - Large
Growing Conditions
Soil: Not Fussy, Soil: Acid, Site: Coastal Areas, Soil: Dry/Sandy
Special Features
Flowers in Winter, Flowers in Spring, Suitable for Containers, Evergreen, Scented, Screening/Hedge