Fudingzhu Tea Olive is a large, dense reblooming evergreen shrub with dark green toothed foliage year round. Fudingzhu has an exceptionally long bloom season- the highly fragrant white flower clusters coat the stems in from early fall all the way into spring and are followed by small edible fruits. Best planted in part sun with acidic rich and moist well-drained soils. Drought tolerant once established. The flowers can be used in teas or sauces.
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Type: |
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Height: |
8' - 10' |
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Spread: |
6’ - 8' |
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Spacing: |
7’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
7 - 10 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Keep moisture consistent. Watch for scale and aphids.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Hedges, Foundation Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Abelia, Loropetalum, Heavenly Bamboo
IMAGE: Forest & Kim Starr, Starr 070906-8516 Osmanthus fragrans, CC BY 3.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown
