An extremely floriferous form that condenses hundreds of small white fragrant flowers along the stems from October to December. Kaori Hime is great for foundation plantings, rock gardens, hedges, and specimens. Great cold hardiness for a broad-leaved evergreen. Drought adapted when established otherwise it tolerates regular irrigation which will eventually speed growth.
Grows 10-15' ht & sp
Fragrant Tea Olive is a medium-growing, rounded, broadleaf, evergreen shrub. It produces small orange flowers that have a wonderful apricot-like fragrance. Flowers can bloom sporadically throughout the growing season. Its foliage is dark green with a leathery texture. This plant can be used as a small flowering tree, shrub, hedge, screen, or espalier. Thrives in average- consistently moist, well-drained soils in full sun.
Photo Credit: Longwood Gardens and Kiefer Nursery
Grows 10-15' ht & sp
Fragrant Tea Olive is a medium-growing, rounded, broadleaf, evergreen shrub. It produces small white flowers that have a wonderful apricot-like fragrance. Flowers can bloom sporadically throughout the growing season. Its foliage is dark green with a leathery texture. This plant can be used as a small flowering tree, shrub, hedge, screen, or espalier. Thrives in average- consistently moist, well-drained soils in full sun.
Grows 10-15' ht & sp
Fortune's Tea Olive is a medium-growing, rounded, broadleaf, evergreen shrub. It produces small white flowers that have a wonderful apricot-like fragrance. Flowers can bloom sporadically throughout the growing season. Its foliage is dark green with a leathery texture. This plant can be used as a small flowering tree, shrub, hedge, screen, or espalier. Thrives in average- consistently moist, well-drained soils in full sun.
Photo Credit: Jim Robbins & Oregon State University