Osmanthus × burkwoodii
Common Names: Burkwood osmanthus
Family: Oleaceae
Features:
Slow-growing
Large evergreen shrub
Dark green, ovate leaves
Clusters of small, highly-scented white flowers
Sunlight: Full/Partial Shade
Ultimate Height: 2.5 - 4 meters
Ultimate Spread: 2.5 - 4 meters
Flowering: Spring
Care:
Plant osmanthus in spring or autumn in any reasonably fertile soil, in sun or shade, avoiding exposure to cold winds or ground prone to water-logging. Mulch with compost and feed annually with a general fertilizer, in early spring. Trim only if required, in late winter or early spring.