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Sweet Olive

Osmanthus fragrans, Oleaceae

Zones
7–10
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)Partial Sun (acceptable)

Water

ModerateModerate

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Spanish BroomSpartium junceum
Nitrogen Fixation
Anemone ClematisClematis montana
Physical SupportPollinator Sharing
Glossy AbeliaAbelia x grandiflora
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Lemon VerbenaAloysia citrodora

Lemon verbena's strong essential oils and aggressive growth can inhibit nearby plants including sweet olive through allelopathic interference.

Uses

Functions

FragranceOrnamental

Common Questions

What zones does Sweet Olive grow in?

Sweet Olive grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Sweet Olive?

Good companions for Sweet Olive include Spanish Broom, Anemone Clematis, Glossy Abelia.

Design guilds with Sweet Olive and see companion relationships visually.

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