Osmanthus delavayi – Osmanthus delavayi

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Osmanthus delavayi – Osmanthus delavayi

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Osmanthus delavayi is a densely branched, evergreen shrub growing 1.5 to 3 m tall. The crown is slightly irregularly spherical to flattened globular. This irregularity gives the plant a somewhat cloud-like character. The young twigs are green and very short and softly hairy, the older bark is smooth and dark grey. The small leaves, which always face each other, are oval and 1-3 cm long. They are glossy dark green. The numerous small white flowers open in April. These stand in dense clusters and somewhat resemble the flowers of the Lilac (to which Osmanthus is related). The flowers have a strong and pleasant fragrance and are well-frequented by bees. Sometimes the plants flower so profusely that they are completely covered with the flowers. After flowering, small, oval blue-black drupes may form.
French missionary Jean-Marie Delavay sent seeds of Osmanthus delavayi to the famous Parisian nurseryman Maurice de Vilmorin in 1890. Only one seed germinated and the plant, named after its discoverer, was spread in Europe by grafting on Ligustrum, among others. In the early 20th century, English planthunter George Forrest sent more plants from China to Europe.

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Specifications
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Height
1,5-3 m
Width
2-3m
Crown
round dense
Bark and branches
twigs green, bark dark grey, smooth
Leaf
evergreen, oval, 1-3 cm, leathery, flossy dark green
Flowers
white, in axillary and terminal bundles, 1-1.5 cm, April
Fruits
stone fruit, oval, blue black
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
loamy soil, sandy soil, peaty soil, acid soil, calcareous soil
Paving
tolerates partial paving
Winter hardiness zone
8a (-12,2 to -9,5 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
can withstand wind
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant)
Application
avenues and broad streets, tree containers, small gardens, patio gardens
Origin
U.S. National Arboretum, Washington D.C., USA, 1998
clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates partial paving can withstand wind 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres dense crown green white average growing valuable for bees (honey plant) non-toxic (usually)
Frequently asked questions
Osmanthus delavayi

Osmanthus delavayi can eventually reach a height of 1,5-3 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Osmanthus delavayi is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 1,5-3 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Osmanthus delavayi is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Osmanthus delavayi with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Osmanthus delavayi blooms in april.
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