Fragrant Tea Olive 1 Live Plant – Osmanthus fragrans in 4-Inch Pot

Fragrant Tea Olive, also known as Fragrant Olive or Sweet Osmanthus, is an evergreen ornamental shrub valued for its strongly scented flowers and attractive green foliage. The seller identifies this plant as Osmanthus and describes it as a healthy, well-rooted live nursery plant. Osmanthus fragrans is an accepted species recognized by Kew.

This listing includes 1 live plant in a 4-inch pot. The seller states that the plant is approximately three years old, well rooted, and grown for outdoor garden or patio use. The supplied 4-inch measurement refers to the container size and is not a plant-height measurement.

Fragrant Tea Olive is suited to ornamental landscapes, fragrant gardens, borders, patios, and containers. The seller lists full sun, medium watering, neutral soil, and USDA Zone 7+ conditions.

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• 1 Live Potted Plant: Fragrant Tea Olive supplied as one well-rooted live plant.
• 4-Inch Pot: Ships in a 4-inch growing pot; this is the container measurement, not shipping height.
• Evergreen Foliage: Green, broadleaf evergreen foliage provides year-round ornamental interest.
• Fragrant Flowers: Osmanthus fragrans is known for strongly scented flowers.
• Outdoor Ornamental: Suitable for gardens, borders, patios, specimen planting, and containers.
• Sunlight: Seller lists full sun; partial shade may also be suitable depending on local conditions.
• Water: Seller lists medium watering requirements.
• Plant Age: Seller states the plant is approximately 3 years old.
• Root Condition: Seller describes the plant as well rooted.
• No Cultivar Claimed: The seller does not specify a cultivar, so this listing does not invent one.

🧾 MATERIALS:

• 1 live Fragrant Tea Olive plant
• 4-inch nursery pot
• Growing medium

📋 ATTRIBUTES:

Common Name: Fragrant Tea Olive / Fragrant Olive / Sweet Osmanthus
Scientific Name: Osmanthus fragrans
Plant Type: Evergreen ornamental shrub
Life Cycle: Perennial, evergreen
Flower/Fruit Color: White flowers; fruit color not specified
Foliage Color: Green
Sunlight: Full sun
Soil: Neutral pH; well-drained soil
Water: Medium
USDA Zone: 7+ according to seller
Quantity: 1 live plant
Pot Size: 4 inches
Plant Age: Approximately 3 years according to seller
Plant Form: Well-rooted potted live plant
Growth Habit: Clumping / shrub
Growth Rate: Medium
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
Foliage: Broadleaf evergreen
Growth Stage: Vegetative

❓ FAQ:

1. What USDA zones are suitable for Fragrant Tea Olive?
The seller lists Fragrant Tea Olive for USDA Zone 7 and above. Exact winter tolerance can vary with local conditions and plant establishment.

2. How much sunlight does Fragrant Tea Olive need?
The seller lists full sun. Adequate light supports healthy evergreen foliage and flowering.

3. How much water does Fragrant Tea Olive need?
The seller lists medium watering needs. Keep the plant appropriately hydrated while it establishes, while avoiding persistently waterlogged soil.

4. What is the growth habit of Fragrant Tea Olive?
It is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a woody growth habit. Kew describes Osmanthus fragrans as an evergreen shrub or tree.

5. Can Fragrant Tea Olive be grown in a container?
Yes. The seller specifically supplies this plant in a 4-inch pot and lists patio/container use among its applications.