Osmanthus consists of evergreen shrubs or diminutive trees characterized by their leathery, opposite foliage. The plants produce small, typically aromatic, tubular flowers that are white, yellow, or orange, each featuring four lobes. These flowers are succeeded by ovoid fruits that turn blue-black when mature.

Osmanthus

Osmanthus 'Perfume of Nature'

Osmanthus americanus

Osmanthus armatus is a compact, upright shrub or small tree that can grow up to 5 meters (17 feet) in height and 3 meters (10 feet) in width. It features glossy, deep green leaves reminiscent of holly, measuring 15 to 20 centimeters (6 to 8 inches) in length. In autumn, this plant produces clusters of small, tubular white flowers that emit a sweet fragrance, emerging from the leaf axils. The species can be male, female, or hermaphroditic, with female plants yielding small, egg-shaped fruits that develop approximately six months after flowering, but only if pollinated.

Osmanthus armatus

Osmanthus decorus is a compact, evergreen shrub that typically reaches around 3 meters in height. It features dark green, leathery leaves with an oval shape. In mid-spring, it produces abundant clusters of fragrant, tubular white flowers.

Osmanthus decorus

Osmanthus decorus 'Angustifolius'

Osmanthus decorus 'Baki Kasapligil'

Osmanthus delavayi is a compact, moderately slow-growing evergreen shrub that typically reaches a medium height. Its leaves are rounded or ovate, measuring up to 2.5 cm long and displaying a rich dark green hue. In spring, the plant produces clusters of small, fragrant white flowers, which are later succeeded by small blue-black berries.

Osmanthus delavayi

Osmanthus delavayi 'Frank Knight' is a compact, upright evergreen shrub that matures to a height of about 2 meters. Its leaves are dark green, with a leathery texture and a glossy finish, while new growth exhibits a bronze tint. In late spring, this plant bears small clusters of tubular white flowers that emit a pleasant fragrance. These flowers give way to ovoid, blue-black fruits that reach up to 1 centimeter in length.

Osmanthus delavayi 'Frank Knight'

Osmanthus delavayi 'George Gardner'

Osmanthus delavayi 'Heaven Scent'

Osmanthus delavayi 'Latifolius'

Osmanthus delavayi 'Pearly Gates' is a dense, evergreen shrub that reaches approximately 1.5 meters in height. It features small, oval-shaped dark green leaves and produces clusters of fragrant, tubular white blossoms during late winter and early spring.

Osmanthus delavayi 'Pearly Gates'

Osmanthus fragrans is a robust, upright evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach heights of up to 5 meters. It features shiny, leathery leaves with a finely serrated edge and a deep green hue. In autumn, it produces small clusters of fragrant, tubular white flowers, with occasional blooms in spring and summer. These flowers give way to ovoid, blue-black fruits measuring up to 1 centimeter in length. In milder climates, it thrives when planted against a warm wall, while in other regions, it is best suited for a temperate greenhouse environment.

Osmanthus fragrans

Osmanthus fragrans 'Fudingzhu'

Osmanthus fragrans 'Latifolius'

Osmanthus fragrans 'Minrix'PBR

Osmanthus fragrans f. aurantiacus

Osmanthus fragrans f. aurantiacus 'Rubra'

Osmanthus fragrans f. thunbergii

Osmanthus heterophyllus is a substantial evergreen shrub that can grow up to 5 meters in height. Its leaves are leathery and dark green, resembling those of holly, with spiny margins primarily found on younger specimens. In late summer to autumn, it produces small clusters of fragrant, tubular white flowers, which are succeeded by blue-black berries.

Osmanthus heterophyllus

Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Allgold'

Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Aureomarginatus' is a compact, evergreen shrub that typically reaches heights of up to 3 meters. It features glossy, holly-shaped leaves that are dark green with prominent yellow margins. In late summer through autumn, it produces clusters of small white flowers that emit a pleasant fragrance. These blooms may later give way to ovoid blue-black fruits.

Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Aureomarginatus' (v)

Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Dodd and Zinger's Variegated' (v)

Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Goshiki' is a compact evergreen shrub that typically reaches a height of 2 meters. Its leaves resemble those of holly, featuring coarse spines and an oval shape, adorned with cream marbling and flecks. Young foliage may display shades of pink or bronze. In late summer or autumn, the plant produces clusters of small, fragrant, tubular white flowers, which can occasionally give way to blue-black fruits.

Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Goshiki' (v)

Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Gulftide' is a robust, evergreen shrub that can reach a height of 2.5 meters. Its leaves are dark green, spiny, and resemble those of holly, measuring up to 5 centimeters long. From late summer, it produces small clusters of fragrant white flowers, which may be followed by blue-black berries.

Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Gulftide'

Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Kembu' (v)

Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Kuro-Hime'

Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Latifolius Variegatus' (v)

Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Myrtifolius'

Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Purple Shaft' is a vertical evergreen shrub reaching heights of up to 3 meters. Its foliage features glossy, dark purple leaves that transition to dark green with a purple hue as the year unfolds. In late summer to autumn, this plant produces clusters of small, aromatic white flowers, which may be succeeded by blue-black fruits.

Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Purple Shaft'

Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Purple Spire'

Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Purpureus' is a compact evergreen shrub that can grow up to 4 meters in height. It features tough, spiny leaves reminiscent of holly, which are dark green and take on a deep blackish-purple hue when they are young. In late summer and autumn, the plant produces clusters of small, fragrant tubular white flowers.

Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Purpureus'

Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Rotundifolius'

Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Sasaba'

Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Shien' is a compact evergreen shrub, reaching approximately 1.5 meters in height. It features glossy, holly-like foliage that begins as vibrant pink in the spring, transitioning to pale orange-yellow and eventually green as the leaves mature. This multi-toned display can be observed simultaneously as new growth emerges. From late summer into autumn, the plant produces small clusters of fragrant, tubular white flowers, which are succeeded by blue-black berries. This variety is well-suited for hedging, coastal landscapes, or as a standalone evergreen specimen that maintains visual interest throughout the year.

Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Shien' (v)

Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Variegatus' is an evergreen shrub that grows slowly, reaching a height of up to 2.5 meters. It features spiny, holly-like foliage with grey-green leaves that are bordered by creamy-white margins. This plant produces clusters of small, fragrant white flowers during the summer and autumn months, which may be succeeded by blue-black fruit.

Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Variegatus' (v)

Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Ōgon'

Osmanthus matsumuranus

Osmanthus rigidus

Osmanthus serrulatus is a small, slow-growing evergreen shrub that reaches heights of up to 1.5 meters. It features broad, shiny, dark green leaves with serrated edges. During spring, the plant bears clusters of small, aromatic white flowers nestled in the leaf axils, which later develop into ovoid berries that can grow up to 1 centimeter in length, turning blue-black upon ripening.

Osmanthus serrulatus

Osmanthus suavis is an upright evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 4 meters. It features glossy, dark green leaves that are sharply serrated, measuring up to 8 centimeters in length. In spring, this plant produces clusters of small, tubular white flowers with a pleasant fragrance, which are later succeeded by blue-black berries.

Osmanthus suavis

Osmanthus x burkwoodii is a robust, slow-growing evergreen shrub that typically reaches heights of up to 3 meters. It features dark green, ovate leaves measuring between 2.5 and 5 centimeters long. In spring, clusters of small, fragrant white flowers appear, which may occasionally give way to a few black fruits.

Osmanthus x burkwoodii

Osmanthus x fortunei is a robust shrub that typically reaches heights of around 2 meters in inland regions but can grow up to 6 meters in warmer coastal environments. Its leaves are broad-ovate, leathery, and glossy, displaying a dark green hue and measuring up to 10 centimeters in length. The edges of the leaves are characterized by spine-tipped teeth, though those at the upper portions of mature plants may be smooth. In autumn, the shrub produces clusters of highly fragrant white flowers, each approximately 1 centimeter in diameter, which may occasionally develop into black fruit.

Osmanthus x fortunei

Osmanthus yunnanensis is a sizable shrub or a small tree that tends to spread. Its leaves are dark olive-green and can reach lengths of up to 20 cm, exhibiting a range of shapes on the same plant—from flat and smooth to wavy with spiny margins. In late winter to early spring, it produces small, fragrant flowers that are creamy-white and form clusters at the leaf axils. After flowering, the plant bears egg-shaped fruit, which are dark purple and covered with a white coating.