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Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Nana'
Dwarf Holly Tea Olive
Plant Type:
BROADLEAF EVERGREEN SHRUBSOsmanthus heterophyllus ‘Nana’ – This is a rare dwarf Tea Olive composed of holly-like evergreen leaves, 'Nana' is smaller in all aspects as compared to its bigger sibling but is notably larger than the mini, 'Kaori Hime'. Osmanthus heterophyllus ‘Nana’ is an actual olive relative. White flowers emit deliciously sweet perfume adding to the plant’s inherent beauty. ‘Nana’ is a slow growing mounding broadleaf evergreen. This fine dwarf shrub will settle contentedly in fertile draining soils. This will be effective in a foundation planting of a dark-colored home - blue, green, brown. 'Nana' is perfectly suited as a bonsai candidate. Rock garden. Cutting grown.
Height:
24-30 inSpread:
28-36 inColors:
WhiteCharacteristics and Attributes for Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Nana'
Season of Interest (Flowering)
- Late Spring / Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
- Four Seasons
Nature Attraction
- Honey Bees & Native Bees
Light
- Full Sun
Attributes
- Foundation
- Border
- Rock Garden
- Container
- Shrub Border
- Evergreen
- Hedge
- Fragrant
- Hedgerow
- Specimen
Growth Rate in the Garden
- Medium
Soil
- Fertile
- Draining
Origins
- Japan
Propagated By
- Cutting Grown