Grows well in subtropics to temperate climates. Drought tolerant once established.
Easiest to grow from a heel cutting (previous year’s wood), in late summer/autumn.
Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Sweet osmanthus is a hardy plant.These estimates for how long Sweet osmanthus takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.
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Average 596 days | Min 596 days | Max 596 days (2)
Flowers are used for scenting chinese tea
Tea olive, Sweet olive, Fragrant olive, Guihua, Kinmokusei