SCIENTIFIC NAME: Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Kaori Hime'

COMMON NAME: Party Princess Tea Olive

GARDEN SIZE: 4–8 feet tall x 3–6 feet wide

GROWTH RATE: Moderate (up to 4 inches per year under ideal conditions)

USDA ZONE: 6 to 9

EXPOSURE: Part Shade to Full Sun; protect from harsh winter winds and chill.

WATER & SOIL: Average to moist, acidic, well-drained, and organically rich soil. Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry. Drought tolerant once established.

HABIT (FORM): Upright, rounded pyramid

FOLIAGE: Evergreen; New leaves emerge burgundy, transition to bright green, and mature to deep green

FLOWERS: Extremely fragrant; intermittent white, small (1/8") flowers in clusters during fall and early winter

PLANT ORIGIN: Japan and Taiwan

WILDLIFE SUPPORT: May provide some nesting sites and shelter for birds and small mammals, but does not serve as much of a food source for local insects and wildlife.

FERTILIZING: Use a fertilizer for acid-loving plants (such as Holly-tone) in spring and fall

PRUNING: No pruning required for natural form; optional annual pruning may be done any time of the year for size and shape maintenance.

TOXICITY FLAGS: Generally considered non-toxic to dogs, cats, and horses.

USES: Specimen, Corner/foundation planting