Fortunes Osmanthus

Fortune’s Osmanthus is an evergreen bush with glossy leaves that look a little like holly. It forms a dense shrub to 8 feet tall, and then develops into a small tree that can reach 20 feet in time. It can be trimmed as needed to make dense hedges from 2 feet to 10 feet tall. In fall small white flowers open among the leaves. These are not showy, but they release a rich, delicious fragrance that fills the garden with a luxurious perfume. It makes a good background shrub and grows well in containers too. This is a top-quality shrub with subtle charm.

• Highly-rated evergreen bush for garden structure
• Wonderful fragrance from white flowers in fall
• Easily grown in sun or partial shade
• Clipped well for hedges of various heights
• Excellent container plant for year-round charm

Plant Fortune’s Osmanthus in full sun or partial shade. It will even tolerate light full shade. It is hardy from zone 7 and grows well in all warmer zones. The soil should be well-drained, and while acidic soil is preferred, alkaline soil is tolerated well. Once established it has some drought tolerance, but regular watering will give the best results. Trim between spring and fall, and don’t trim too frequently or flowering will be reduced.