sweet osmanthus
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O, suavis is an upright, evergreen shrub to 4m with shiny, dark green, sharply toothed leaves up to 8cm long, and small, sweetly scented, tubular white flowers in clusters in spring followed by blue-black berries
Scientific classification
- Species
- sweet osmanthus (Osmanthus suavis)
- Genus
- Osmanthus
- Family
- Oleaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 2.5-4 metres
- Height
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of sweet osmanthus
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of sweet osmanthus
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sweet osmanthus care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningUsually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrow in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade with shelter from cold winds
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May sometimes be susceptible to honey fungus
Pests
Generally pest-free
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