Osmanthus fragrans

H: 10 Feet  ·   S: 8 Feet  ·   Zone: 7

Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Goshiki'

'Goshiki' Holly Tea Olive has stunning bronze new growth that changes to shiny Holly-like green leaves liberally speckled with creamy white. Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Goshiki' provides late summer fragrance with its inconspicuous flowers. Introduced by Barry Yinger and Brookside Gardens. An evergreen that likes shady spots.

H: 8 Feet  ·   S: 6 Feet  ·   Zone: 6

Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Gulftide'

'Gulftide' Holly Tea Olive is a lovely upright English Holly look-alike, with excellent shade tolerance and deer resistance. The evergreen leaves are lustrous, fine and spiny. Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Gulftide' can be used as a foundation plant, or as a hedge in shade. From Gulfstream Nursery, and the most cold tolerant Osmanthus.

H: 10 Feet  ·   S: 4 Feet  ·   Zone: 6

Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Kaori Hime'

A compact, dwarf evergreen shrub that is perfect for occupying small sites or creating a low hedge. Tiny, dark green foliage year-round, topped with white, fragrant flowers from August to October.

H: 3 Feet  ·   S: 3 Feet  ·   Zone: 6

Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Sasaba'

'Sasaba' Holly Tea Olive has dramatic dark green deeply incised leaves on a compact, shade loving plant. Dr. Michael Dirr calls it "A plant handler's worst nightmare" because the leaves are very stiff and prickly. Of course, that is what makes it a wonderful evergreen for deer country. The insignificant flowers appear in November and are highly, deliciously fragrant. There is a lovely large plant at the Scott Arboretum, home of so many specimen plants. Slow growing, with good cold tolerance.

H: 6 Feet  ·   S: 4 Feet  ·   Zone: 6