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Fragrant Tea Olive TreeOsmanthus fragrans

260 reviews
  • Fragrant Tea Olive Tree
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Fragrant Tea Olive TreeOsmanthus fragrans

260 reviews
Shrubs & Hedges

Why Fragrant Tea Olive Plants?

An unforgettable fragrance merges with slow but steady growth, making the Tea Olive Tree a must-have for your garden. And because the Fragrant Tea Olive grows slowly, its dense evergreen growth can be pruned into a hedge or shrub, providing an effective and decorative screen that's adaptable to your needs.

  • Its glossy green leaves serve as the perfect backdrop to white blooms.
  • Reminiscent of gardenia and jasmine, your Tea Olive will thrill each season.
  • This hardy tree will only require the occasional pruning necessary to achieve your required height and shape.
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Perfume for the Garden

Why Fragrant Tea Olive Trees?

An unforgettable fragrance merges with slow but steady growth, making the Tea Olive Tree a must-have for your garden. And because the Fragrant Tea Olive grows slowly, its dense evergreen growth can be pruned into a hedge or shrub, providing an effective and decorative screen that's adaptable to your needs.

Plus, its glossy green leaves serve as the perfect backdrop to white blooms that will emerge both late in the fall and early in the spring. And when they do, get ready for the sweet, memorable scent that has made the Tea Olive Tree a favorite amongst landscape designers and gardeners the world over.

Reminiscent of gardenia and jasmine, your Tea Olive will thrill each season as it delivers a unique and memorable fragrance. With a scent so whimsical and wonderful, you'd think the Tea Olive would be a handful when it comes to upkeep.

Why Fast-Growing-Trees.com is Better

But the Tea Olive Tree is hassle-free. Simply plant it a sunny spot with soil that isn't too sandy. This hardy tree will only require the occasional pruning necessary to achieve your required height and shape. And it's a disease-resistant pick that withstands harsh winter temperatures, even down to 10 degrees.

The best part, though? We've planted, grown and shipped our Fragrant Tea Olive Trees with care, so you get an amazing tree in your own homescape. Our Fragrant Tea Olive Tree is delivered to your door with good roots and healthy growth...an experience you won't get from your local big box store.

Order yours today and let the memories of the coming seasons begin!

Planting & Care

1. Planting: Before planting your Tea Olive in the ground, moisten the roots and set it in the shade for a few days. When you’re ready to plant, place your Fragrant Tea Olive tree in full sun to partial shade, avoiding deep shade (4 to 6 hours of sunlight daily). Although clay, loam and sandy soil can accommodate your tree, try to choose a location with well-draining, slightly acidic soil.

Dig a hole about as deep as the root ball and about twice as wide. Set the tree in the hole, spreading out the roots over the surface of the hole. Fill the hole in with a mixture of the original soil and any additional topsoil required. Eliminate any air pockets that may have formed by tamping down firmly. Water the area until the top 3 inches of soil becomes moist but not soaked.

2. Watering: Water regularly in the first year after planting. Wait until the top 3 inches of soil dry out before watering again. Soon after the first year, your Tea Olive will become drought tolerant and only need water during extended droughts.

3. Fertilizing: Apply a complete fertilizer in early spring such as 10-10-10, preferably one with slow-release nitrogen and follow the directions on the packaging.

FAQs

How big do tea olive trees get?

Tea olives, when left to grow naturally, can get very large, up to 30 feet tall. However, most of the time they’re shaped into a hedge form with yearly pruning and can stay at 6 feet tall and wide or smaller.

Do tea olive trees repel mosquitoes?

Yes, when in bloom the strong smell of the shrub tends to keep mosquitoes away.

Are tea olive trees fast growing?

No, tea olive trees aren't known to be fast growing. They have a moderate to slow growth rate.

Shipping Details

Estimated Shipping Time: Most orders ship immediately. As noted on the website, some items are seasonal, and may only ship in spring or fall. Once your order is shipped, you'll receive an email with a tracking number.

Amount of Order Shipping Charge
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Product Details

Mature Height: 10 ft.
Mature Width: 6-8 ft.
Sunlight: Full-Partial
Growth Rate: Slow
Botanical Name: Osmanthus fragrans
Does Not Ship To: AZ
Grows Well In Zones: 7-10 outdoors
Your Growing Zone: #
7-10 outdoors       Map

Growing Zones: 7-10 outdoors

(hardy down to 10℉)

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01/15/2023
Anonymous
United States United States
I recommend this product

Fragrant tea olive tree

I was sort of worried about how the tree would look when it arrived but it looked GREAT! It has been about three weeks and it is blooming and growing! When it got here it had a few blooms already, too!!! I love this tree and I am so pleased with this company!

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01/13/2023
Anonymous
United States United States
I recommend this product

Excellent, this was packaged so well & the plant arrived healthy.

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12/29/2022
Anonymous
United States United States
I recommend this product

unique for us in desert

‘rec’d in great shape. We live in the desert in California so hoping it does well. It has been to cold to plant but doing very well in pots. Blossom are setting on and already smell great. So looking forward to planting soon.

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12/18/2022
Anonymous
United States United States
I recommend this product

Healthy Olive Tree

Very good service! Came all ready for my yard without damage! Family over for Christmas think they are lovely and asked. Merry Christmas! Hope they order theirs soon from Fast Growing Trees!

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12/10/2022
Anonymous
United States United States
I recommend this product

surprised !

I have only had it a couple of weeks It is a happy little tree already putting out little flowers. a very good selection that I made.