Fudingzhu Fragrant Tea Olive Osmanthus Starter Plant | Well-Rooted Osmanthus fragrans var. Fudingzhu

About This Plant

The Fudingzhu Fragrant Tea Olive (Osmanthus fragrans var. Fudingzhu) is an evergreen shrub with upright, bushy growth and highly fragrant flowers that bloom in late summer to fall. It is drought-tolerant once established and adapts to various soil types, making it suitable for hedges, borders, containers, or as a standalone feature. Commonly grown for its year-round foliage and aromatic blooms, this plant is ideal for sunny to partially shaded sites in appropriate climates.

What You Will Receive

A live starter plant description: well-rooted starter plant, 4-8 inches tall, prepared for transplanting. Color, size, and form may vary from photos, as this is a live plant and may arrive dormant or with seasonal variations in appearance.

Growing or Planting Information

• Format: Well-rooted starter plant
• Height (approximate): 6-10 feet mature, but current size is 4-8 inches
• Spread (approximate): 4-8 feet mature
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Watering: Moderate; allow soil to dry between waterings
• Soil: Well-draining, loamy soil
• Hardiness: Zones 8-10
• Growth habit: Upright and bushy
• Condition disclosure: Live plants may ship dormant, leafless, or partially defoliated depending on season and shipping requirements

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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