Home / Guides / Plant Files / Oleaceae

Osmanthus Species, Delavay Osmanthus, Delavay Tea Olive, Sweet Olive

Osmanthusdelavayi

Upload Image Print Article
Osmanthus delavayi by mrporl
View Gallery 1 photo
Upload Image Print Article
Family
Oleaceae (oh-lee-AY-see-ee)
Info
Genus
Osmanthus (os-MAN-thus)
Info
Species
delavayi (del-uh-VAY-ee)
Info
Synonym
Ligustrum phillyrea
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Shiny/Glossy
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
By air layering
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Napa, California

San Francisco, California

Santa Rosa, California

Merritt Island, Florida

Atlanta, Georgia

Durham, North Carolina

Raleigh, North Carolina

Durham, Oregon

King City, Oregon

Sherwood, Oregon

Tenino, Washington

Vancouver, Washington

show all
View this plant in a garden
One vendor has this plant for sale
4 members have or want this plant for trade

Featured Videos

Gardener's Notes:

Post Comment
2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
Sort By:
Post Comment
Sort By:
F
F
FT
Tigard, OR (Zone 8a) | December 2009 | positive

This plant slowly grows to about 5to 6' tall and about that round. It is covered with little white very fragrant trumpets in the spring. ...Read More

G
G
Gardening_Jim
Vancouver, WA | December 2008 | positive

A wonderful perfume fills the air when in bloom.

Popular Plants
SEE ALL
Iris
Peppers
Hydrangeas
Hostas
Contribute to Dave’s Garden
Add a New Plant to the List
Featured
BUG FILES
Common Blue Damselfly
(Enallagma cyathigerum)
BIRD FILES
Blue-billed Duck
(Oxyura australis)
Quick Links
View All Families
View All Genera
View All Species
Freeze/Frost Dates
PlantFiles FAQ
Plants with no Photos
Contribute to Dave’s Garden
Add a New Plant to the List
Featured
BUG FILES
Common Blue Damselfly
(Enallagma cyathigerum)
BIRD FILES
Blue-billed Duck
(Oxyura australis)