'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.
Height
6 Feet
Spread
4 Feet
Bloom Color
White
USDA Hardiness Zone
6
Current Availability
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Description
Comments
Future Crop
Future Crop Ready Date
0
Osmanthus heterophyllus Sasaba #3
35
early April
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes
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Cut Branches
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Deer Resistant
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Evergreen
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Fragrant - Flower
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Full Shade
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Winter Containers
Winter Interest
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Structure
Soil Conditions
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Average
Bloom Time
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Fall
Exposure
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Full Shade
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Partial Shade/Shade Tolerant
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Sun
Foliage Color
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Green
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