Sweet Osmanthus, Fragrant Olive Osmanthus fragrans

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Botanical Name:

Osmanthus fragrans

Family:

Oleaceae

Genus:

Osmanthus

Species:

fragrans

Common Name:

Sweet Osmanthus, Fragrant Olive

Seeds Per Pound:

2,534

Quantity:

12.94 lb

Germination:

77%

Germination Test Type:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Height:

10-20 feet

Collection Locale:

China

Crop Year:

2024

Minimum Hardiness Zone:

In Stock: 12.94 lb

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Osmanthus fragrans

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Items are priced on a curve, you can buy any 'bulk quantity' up to what we have in stock, some examples are:

1 packet (~ 0 seeds)

$6.95

1 oz (~ 158 seeds)

$20.00

1 lb (~ 2534 seeds)

$140.00

1 kg (~ 5587 seeds)

$280.00

Characteristics

Insect repellent

Growing Info, follow in order:

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours.

Stratification: warm stratify for 90 days, cold stratify for 90 days.

Germination: sow seed 3/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed.

Other: Germination tends to be slow, Germinates faster in warmer temperatures.

In a Nutshell:

* Osmanthus fragrans ( Sweet Osmanthus , Chinese : ?? guihu? , Japanese : ??? kinmokusei , also known as Sweet Olive, Tea Olive and Fragrant Olive) is a species of Osmanthus native to Asia , from the Himalaya east through southern China ( Guizhou , Sichuan , Yunnan ) and to Taiwan and to southern Japan . Sweet osmanthus is also the 'city flower' of Hangzhou , China. more...

* The unripe fruits are preserved in brine like olives. The very fragrant flowers are used by the Chinese to impart a pleasant aroma to tea, wine and sweet dishes such as lotus seed soup, pastries and steamed pears. They are also added to herbal medicines in order to disguise obnoxious flavours. The flowers have a scent of apricots. more...

Wiki description:

Osmanthus fragrans ( Sweet Osmanthus ; Chinese : 桂花 guìhuā ; Japanese : 金木犀 kinmokusei ; also known as Sweet Olive, Tea Olive and Fragrant Olive) is a species of Osmanthus native to Asia , from the Himalaya east through southern China ( Guizhou , Sichuan , Yunnan ) and to Taiwan and to southern Japan . [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Sweet osmanthus is also the 'city flower' of Hangzhou , China.

Pfaf description:

Physical Characteristics Â Osmanthus fragrans is an evergreen Shrub growing to 6 m (19ft) by 6 m (19ft). It is hardy to zone 9. It is in leaf 12-Jan It is in flower from Jun to August. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils.The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. and can grow in very alkaline soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.It requires moist soil.

Usda description:

More info on http://plants.usda.gov

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