Osmanthus fragrans, Genuine Chinese Osmanthus Pb8 (1.5-1.7m)

Fragrant | Evergreen | Ornamental

Bring year-round beauty and unforgettable fragrance to your garden with Osmanthus fragrans, also known as Genuine Chinese Osmanthus or Sweet Olive. This highly prized evergreen shrub or small tree features glossy, dark green foliage and clusters of tiny, creamy-white to pale yellow flowers that release a powerful, sweet apricot-like scent — especially in autumn and late winter.

A favourite in Asian gardens and tea culture, Osmanthus fragrans thrives in sheltered, well-drained sites across much of New Zealand. It’s perfect to plant as a feature plant, informal hedge, or near outdoor living spaces where you can enjoy its heavenly scent.

Growing Info:

Height: 3–5m (can be clipped smaller, into a hedge etc)

Position: Full sun to part shade

Soil: Free-draining, fertile soil

Frost tolerance: Light frost once established

Flowering: Late winter to autumn

Why we love it:

One of the most fragrant plants you can grow

Evergreen structure adds form and beauty year-round

Attracts pollinators

Suits sensory or subtropical gardens

Plant it near a doorway, patio, or path — your nose will thank you.

Available now for winter planting – limited numbers!