Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Nana'

Dwarf Holly Tea Olive

Plant Type:

BROADLEAF EVERGREEN SHRUBS

Osmanthus 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 in

Spread:

28-36 in

Colors:

White

Zone:

(6b sheltered)7 to 9
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Characteristics 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