Osmanthus burkwoodii – Osmanthus burkwoodii

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Osmanthus burkwoodii – Osmanthus burkwoodii

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Osmanthus ×burkwoodii is an evergreen shrub that grows 2 to 3 m tall. The young twigs are (light) green, the older bark is smooth and dark grey. The leaves, which are always opposite, are oval to oblong-oval and up to 5 cm long. They are dark green and slightly glossy. Small white flowers open in April and May. These stand in dense clusters and somewhat resemble the flowers of the Lilac (to which Osmanthus is related). The flowers have a strong and pleasant fragrance and are well-frequented by bees. Only sporadically, small blue-black drupes are formed after flowering. Osmanthus ×burkwoodii originated around 1925 from a cross between Osmanthus decorus and O. delavayi. Because O. decorus was at the time considered to belong to another genus, Phillyrea, O. ×burkwoodii was formerly called Osmarea ×burkwoodii (a contraction of Osmanthus and Phillyrea).

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Specifications
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Height
2-3 m
Width
2-3m
Crown
oval
Bark and branches
twigs green, bark dark grey, smooth
Leaf
evergreen, ovate to oblong-ovate, 2-5 cm long, leaf margin finely serrated, leathery, dark green
Flowers
white, in axillary and terminal bundles, April-May
Fruits
drupe, oval, blue-black, sporadically shaped
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
clayed soil, loamy soil, sandy soil, acid soil
Paving
tolerates partial paving
Winter hardiness zone
6b (-20,5 to -17,8 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant)
Application
avenues and broad streets, tree containers, small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
multi-stem treem, specimen conifer, hedge plant
Synonyms
×Osmarea burkwoodii
Haagplant Multi-stem tree Specimen conifer acid soil clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates partial paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for shadow can withstand wind 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres dense crown green white April May average growing Conspicuous bloom valuable for bees (honey plant) non-toxic (usually)
Frequently asked questions
Osmanthus burkwoodii

Osmanthus burkwoodii can eventually reach a height of 2-3 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Osmanthus burkwoodii is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 2-3 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Osmanthus burkwoodii is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Osmanthus burkwoodii with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Osmanthus burkwoodii blooms in april, may.
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