Sweet Tea Olive

The Sweet Tea Olive (Osmanthus fragrans), also known as Fragrant Olive or Sweet Olive, is a beloved evergreen shrub prized for its enchanting fragrance, attractive foliage, and elegant appearance. This versatile plant can be used in a variety of garden settings, making it a popular choice among gardening enthusiasts. The Overall Plant Native to Asia, the Sweet Tea Olive is a medium-sized, slow-growing shrub that typically reaches heights of 10 to 12 feet, with a spread of 6 to 10 feet. It thrives in USDA hardiness zones 8 to 11, making it suitable for a wide range of climates. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil, and once established, it is drought-tolerant and relatively low-maintenance. The Sweet Tea Olive's graceful, upright growth habit and evergreen foliage make it an ideal choice for a variety of garden applications, including hedges, screens, foundation plantings, and accent plants. With its easy-to-grow nature and alluring features, the Sweet Tea O