Osmanthus fortunei - P9

Description
The Fortune's osmanthus (Osmanthus fortunei) is a bushy, dense large shrub that produces white flowers. They appear from August to September. These produce black-blue fruits. The Fortune's osmanthus also has shiny, egg-shaped, dark green leaves. In a sunny location, it usually reaches a height of around 4 metres and is around 4 metres wide. The Fortune's osmanthus makes no particular demands on the soil.

Bulletpoints
* Suitable for containers

leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Fortune's osmanthus are dark green, ovate, glossy and toothed. They are about 5 - 10 cm in size.

Growth
Fortune's osmanthus is a bushy and densely growing large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 3 - 4 m and is approx. 3 - 4 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
No special requirements Standard container plant soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Flower
The white flowers appear from August to September.

Use
Container, solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Osmanthus fortunei is a deep-rooting plant.