Orange Flowering Fragrant Tea Olive Live Plant 1 Qt – Osmanthus fragrans var. aurantiacus

Orange Flowering Fragrant Tea Olive (Osmanthus fragrans var. aurantiacus) is an evergreen ornamental shrub prized for its clusters of small orange flowers and their sweet fragrance. This listing includes 1 live plant in a 1-quart container.

Tea Olive is valued for its glossy evergreen foliage and seasonal blooms, making it an excellent choice for hedges, foundation plantings, privacy screens, and patio containers. It grows best in full sun to partial shade with fertile, well-drained soil.

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.

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.

Customer Notice:

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

If there is an issue with your order, contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide:

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without required photos may not be eligible for review.

Claims submitted more than 48 hours after delivery will be considered accepted as received and may not be eligible for replacement or refund.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• Orange Flowering Fragrant Tea Olive live plant
• Scientific name: Osmanthus fragrans var. aurantiacus
• Supplied in a 1-quart container
• Evergreen shrub with fragrant orange blossoms
• Prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil
• Suitable for hedges, borders, foundation plantings, and containers

🧾 MATERIALS:

1 live Osmanthus fragrans var. aurantiacus plant in a 1-quart container

📋 ATTRIBUTES:

Common Name: Orange Flowering Fragrant Tea Olive
Scientific Name: Osmanthus fragrans var. aurantiacus
Plant Type: Evergreen flowering shrub
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: Orange flowers
Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
Water: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist during establishment
USDA Zone: 7–10
Container Size: 1 quart
Plant Form: Live potted plant
Growth Habit: Dense, upright shrub
Container Suitable: Yes
Fragrance: Highly fragrant flowers

❓ FAQ:

1. What USDA zones are suitable for Orange Flowering Fragrant Tea Olive?
Osmanthus fragrans var. aurantiacus is generally hardy in USDA Zones 7–10.

2. How much sunlight does Tea Olive need?
It grows well in full sun to partial shade, with good light supporting healthy flowering and foliage.

3. How much water does Tea Olive need?
Provide regular watering while the plant establishes. Once established, water as needed while maintaining good drainage.

4. Is Orange Flowering Tea Olive fragrant?
Yes. This variety is widely appreciated for its sweetly fragrant orange blossoms during its flowering season.

5. Can Tea Olive be grown in a container?
Yes. It performs well in containers with well-drained soil and routine care, especially while young.