Perfect Plants Tea Olive 3 Gallon | Fragrant Osmanthus, Pollinator Magnet

Fragrance that transforms your landscape

The Perfect Plants Tea Olive is a compact, evergreen shrub that delivers a memorable scent along with year‑round greenery. Its tiny creamy‑white blooms pair with a citrus‑like, sweet note—often described as a cross between apricot and gardenia—creating a sensory focal point in any garden. The plant’s fragrant presence can subtly elevate evenings on the patio or brighten a sunny path with every breeze.

• Multiseason aroma: blooms typically begin in fall and can carry into winter and spring, releasing a rich, fruity fragrance.
• Pollinator magnet: blossoms attract hummingbirds and butterflies, encouraging lively garden activity.
• Upright, vase‑shaped silhouette: reaches about 10–12 ft tall and 8–10 ft wide, suitable as a hedge, screen, or specimen plant.
• Sun to partial shade: thrives in full sun with some shade, helping reduce pruning needs.

Year‑round beauty and purposeful planting

With glossy, dark‑green foliage that stays lush throughout the year, Tea Olive provides structure even between bloom cycles. Its compact, bush‑like frame makes it versatile for multiples along walkways, near patios, pools, or as a standout entrance feature. The plant adapts well to foundation plantings or mixed borders and adds a refined, evergreen backbone to mixed plantings.

• Container‑friendly: ideal for patios or entryways when paired with the right soil mix and a sturdy pot.
• Low maintenance appeal: the shape remains tidy with minimal pruning, while still offering a generous silhouette.

Care, placement, and seasonal behavior

Hardy in zones 8–11, Tea Olive enjoys full sun to partial shade and a variety of soil types. The 3‑gallon plant typically ships with easy‑to‑use plant food and tends to bloom from spring through summer, filling landscapes with a Southern‑style sweetness. While seasonal performance can vary with climate, the fragrance and foliage color remain consistent anchors for landscape design.

Important note: this cultivar does not ship to California or Arizona. Consider planting in clusters along walkways or using it as a fragrant focal point to enhance curb appeal and outdoor ambience.