• 9 years ago
• Posted in:Oleaceae
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• Author: Ayishah Chui
• Tags: Drought Resistant, Evergreen, Low Maintenance, Shrub, Week 09

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Common Name —— Delavay osmanthus
Family —————— Oleaceae
Hardiness Zone —— 7 – 9
Form ——————— dense,medium-sized shrub
Height/Spread ——– 2.5 – 4.0 m / 2.5 – 4.0 m
Water ——————– medium; drought tolerant when established
Soil ———————– well-drained
Sunlight —————- full sun to part shade
Leaves —————— evergreen; rounded/ovate; dark green
Flower —————— small; highly scented; white; in clusters
Fruit ——————— small; blue-black; berries
Limitation ————- dull and boring when not in flower; gives dark feelings
Strength —————- generally pest and disease free
Use ———————– as hedge and screen; at bank and slopes; coastal regions
ID ————————- small serrated leaves