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Fragrant Tea Olive Tree

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The Most Fragrant Blooms: Produces small, creamy white flowers with an intense apricot-like fragrance throughout the year.

Compact and versatile: Grows up to 10 feet tall- perfect for hedges, borders, or as a specimen tree in small gardens.

Low-maintenance: Extremely drought-tolerant and easy to care for, requiring minimal pruning and upkeep.

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Planting & Care

Planting Instructions for Fragrant Tea Olive Tree:

  1. Site Selection and Soil Preparation: Fragrant Tea Olive (Osmanthus fragrans) thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil (pH 6.0–7.5). Choose a location with protection from strong winds, and ensure the area has good air circulation to reduce the risk of disease.

  2. Planting Steps:
  • Digging the Hole: Dig a hole twice as wide and slightly shallower than the root ball to prevent water from pooling around the base. This helps the plant avoid root rot when the soil settles.

  • Planting: Place the tree in the hole so that the top of the root ball is slightly above the surrounding soil. Backfill with native soil mixed with compost or well-rotted organic matter.

  • Mulching: Apply a 2–3 inch layer of mulch around the tree, but leave a small gap around the trunk to prevent rot. Mulch helps retain moisture and regulate soil temperature.

  • Watering: Water deeply right after planting to help the roots establish. Continue to water regularly, especially during dry spells, in the first year.

Care Instructions for Fragrant Tea Olive Tree:

  1. Watering: Fragrant Tea Olive trees prefer moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly during the first year, ensuring the soil stays consistently moist but not waterlogged. Once established, they become more drought-tolerant but still benefit from deep watering during dry periods.

  2. Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a slow-release, balanced fertilizer (10-10-10) or an acidic fertilizer (such as one designed for azaleas or camellias) to support growth and flowering. Avoid fertilizing late in the season, as this can encourage new growth vulnerable to winter damage.

  3. Sunlight: While Fragrant Tea Olive can tolerate partial shade, it flowers best with plenty of sunlight. In hotter climates, a spot with morning sun and afternoon shade can prevent leaf scorch.

Maintenance and Long-Term Care:

  1. Pruning: Light pruning helps maintain the tree’s shape and encourages denser foliage. Prune after the main flowering period, which typically occurs in late fall or early spring. Remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches to improve air circulation. Avoid heavy pruning, as it may reduce flowering for the next season.

  2. Mulching and Winter Protection: Refresh mulch annually to insulate the roots and conserve moisture. In colder regions (USDA Zone 7 and below), protect your Fragrant Tea Olive from frost by mulching heavily around the base and using frost cloths for younger plants if freezing temperatures are expected.

  3. Pest and Disease Control: Fragrant Tea Olives are generally resistant to most pests and diseases. However, they may occasionally experience issues with scale insects or aphids. Regularly inspect for signs of pest damage (yellowing or sticky leaves) and treat with insecticidal soap or horticultural oils if needed. Proper watering and air circulation help prevent fungal issues like root rot.

Get Superior Fragrant Tea Olive Trees, Grown by Experts

Stronger Roots for Faster Growth: Some nurseries ship “bare root” trees to save on costs, but this can lead to transplant shock and weak establishment. We send your Fragrant Tea Olive Tree in a soil-filled container, ensuring a well-developed root system that promotes vigorous growth and earlier blooms.

Healthy Roots, Thriving Trees: Many growers use undersized pots, creating root-bound trees that struggle to absorb water and nutrients. Our Fragrant Tea Olive Trees are grown in spacious containers, allowing their roots to expand properly so they arrive strong, healthy, and ready to flourish.

True-to-Size Guarantee: Some nurseries measure trees including the pot and roots, meaning their “4-5 ft.” tree may be significantly shorter when planted. We measure from the soil line up, ensuring your Fragrant Tea Olive Tree meets the advertised height upon arrival.

Authentic Fragrant Variety: Some trees grown from seed may not produce the same intensely fragrant blooms. Our Fragrant Tea Olive Trees are expertly propagated to ensure you receive the true variety, known for its lush evergreen foliage and sweet, jasmine-like scent that lasts for months.

The Fragrant Tea Olive Tree thrives in Zones 7-10

Growing Zones for the Fragrant Tea Olive Tree

If you live in the green area above, we recommend the Fragrant Tea Olive Tree.
Your Growing Zone
Recommended Zones 7-10
Mature Height 10 ft.
Mature Width 15 ft.
Cannot Ship To AZ, OR
Sunlight Full to Partial Sun
Botanical Name Osmanthus fragrans

The Fragrant Tea Olive Tree thrives in Zones 7-10

Growing Zones for the Fragrant Tea Olive Tree

If you live in the green area above, we recommend the Fragrant Tea Olive Tree.
Your Growing Zone
Recommended Zones 7-10
Mature Height 10 ft.
Mature Width 15 ft.
Cannot Ship To AZ, OR
Sunlight Full to Partial Sun
Botanical Name Osmanthus fragrans

Description

Fragrant Tea Olive Tree (Osmanthus fragrans)
Experience Year-Round Beauty and Heavenly Fragrance

The Fragrant Tea Olive Tree is a must-have for any garden or landscape, celebrated for its sweet, jasmine-like scent and elegant, evergreen foliage. This versatile and easy-to-grow tree produces small, creamy white blooms that release a delightful fragrance from fall through spring, filling your yard with a refreshing, citrus-floral aroma. Known for its beauty and hardiness, the Fragrant Tea Olive Tree makes an excellent ornamental tree, hedge, or accent plant, offering year-round interest and low-maintenance care.

Key Features of the Fragrant Tea Olive:

  • Incredible Fragrance: Fills the air with a sweet, citrus-like scent from its small, white flowers, blooming from fall through spring.
  • Evergreen Beauty: Features glossy, deep green leaves that provide year-round color and structure to your landscape.
  • Low Maintenance: Requires minimal care once established and thrives in a wide range of climates and soil conditions.
  • Cold Hardy: Grows well in USDA Hardiness Zones 7-10, tolerating both mild winters and hot summers.
  • Compact Growth: Reaches 10-15 feet tall and 6-8 feet wide, making it perfect for hedges, privacy screens, or as a standalone specimen.

Perfect for Hedges, Privacy Screens, or Garden Accents

The Fragrant Tea Olive Tree is highly versatile, fitting beautifully into a variety of landscape designs. Its compact size and lush, dense foliage make it ideal for use as a privacy screen or hedge, creating a fragrant, evergreen barrier along property lines, walkways, or patios. As a specimen tree, it makes a stunning focal point in garden beds or near outdoor seating areas, where its intoxicating fragrance can be fully appreciated.

The tree’s elegant, glossy green leaves provide texture and color year-round, while its fragrant blooms add seasonal interest from fall through early spring. Whether you’re planting it in containers on your patio or incorporating it into a mixed border, the Fragrant Tea Olive Tree enhances both the visual appeal and sensory experience of your garden.

Famous Fragrant Tea Olive Blooms

The Fragrant Tea Olive Tree is especially famous in the southeastern United States, particularly in Savannah, Georgia, where its sweet, citrus-like fragrance drifts through the city’s historic streets and gardens. If you’ve ever strolled through Savannah’s famous squares or taken a historic walking tour, you may have noticed the delightful scent in the air—often coming from these beautiful trees planted along garden paths, near historic homes, and in public courtyards. Their small, creamy white blossoms perfume the city, especially in the fall and spring, adding to Savannah’s old-world charm. Also popular in Charleston, South Carolina, and throughout the Deep South, the Fragrant Tea Olive Tree has long been a staple of Southern landscapes, offering year-round beauty, lush greenery, and an unforgettable fragrancethat enhances both private gardens and public spaces.

Easy to Grow and Care For

The Fragrant Tea Olive Tree is known for its ease of care and adaptability. This low-maintenance tree thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts well to a variety of soil types, making it a great choice for both beginner and experienced gardeners. Once established, it is drought-tolerant and resistant to pests and diseases, requiring minimal upkeep. Occasional watering, fertilizing, and pruning will keep your Tea Olive Tree healthy and blooming.

Growing Tips:

  • Sunlight: Prefers full sun to partial shade (at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight daily).
  • Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots. Once mature, the tree is drought-tolerant and needs only occasional watering.
  • Soil: Adapts to various soil types but prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil.
  • Fertilizer: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring to encourage lush growth and flowering.
  • Pruning: Light pruning in late winter or early spring helps maintain shape and encourages dense growth.

At Nationwide Plants, we pride ourselves on offering top-quality plants that are carefully nurtured to ensure healthy growth and strong root systems. Our Fragrant Tea Olive Trees are grown with expert care, ensuring they arrive at your door ready to thrive in your landscape. With fast shipping and expert planting advice, we make it easy for you to enjoy the beauty and fragrance of the Tea Olive Tree in your own yard.

Add Fragrance and Evergreen Beauty with the Fragrant Tea Olive Tree

Fragrant Tea Olive Tree – Hardy Evergreen with Sweet Blossoms
Enhance your garden or patio with the Fragrant Tea Olive Tree, a hardy evergreen that delights with sweetly scented blooms. This versatile, low-maintenance beauty is easy to grow and perfect for any outdoor space. Enjoy year-round greenery and fragrant blossoms shipped conveniently to your door!
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