Osmanthus x burkwoodii (Osmanthus Hedging) | |
Sizes we sell: From 30cm to 3 metres tall (And everything in-between)
Root type: Available as containerised or root ball depending on time of year
Lead time: 10 working days
Price: Contact our sales team at [email protected] for our best prices and availability
Trade discounts available
Position: Full sun to part shade, best in sheltered site
Soil: Any well drained but moist soil, acid or alkaline
Rate of growth: 20-30cm per year
Height: 3m
Spread: 4m
Flowers: Strongly scented white bell-shaped flowers in late spring
Fruit: Occasional black fruits
We can’t think of a more sophisticated evergreen hedge than one of Osmanthus x burkwoodii, yet it remains an unusual choice. The dense growth and dark-green oval leaves make it perfect for a boundary and an ideal backdrop for planting, and its ease of cultivation means it needs little care except for trimming once established.
It will also thrive in sun or some shade. The wonderful bonus is the displays of deliciously-scented white flowers in spring: the jasmine-like perfume and the blooms are quite showy, standing out well from the leaves while filling the air with a gorgeous scent. We recommend you hold off trimming the hedge until after flowering, which also helps promote next year’s flower buds. Osmanthus makes an excellent choice in a sensory garden or for attracting pollinating insects. This plant holds an Award of Garden Merit (AGM) from the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) which is given only to the best garden plants.
For expert advice, prices and availability, please contact our helpful and friendly sales team at [email protected] or speak to us on 01753 628664, we are here to help with your next planting project.
