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Osmanthus Burwoodii is described as a "fragrant flower" with "strong, lingering fragrance". The plant usually grows to about 1.5m high and has dark green leaves. It is native to China and will grow in full sun or partial shade. If you want to buy this plant, be cautious because it's also known as the Chinese Rain Tree. It’s sold in the United States as an ornamental plant but it’s actually poisonous if ingested by humans or animals.

1. Osmanthus Burwoodii: A Cautious Investment in a Fragrant Flower

Osmanthus burkwoodii, also known as the fragrant olive shrub or sweet olive tree, is a flowering plant in the olive family. Native to southern China and Taiwan (and likely other parts of Asia), it is also cultivated in many areas as an ornamental plant for its fragrant flowers. It has been used recently for its anti-mosquito properties. A shrub with an average height of about 2 meters, it is commonly used in traditional medicine; the fruit and flower are used as remedies for a number of ailments.

1. Introducing the fragrant olive shrub or sweet olive tree, Osmanthus burkwoodii

Osmanthus Burkwoodii is a beautiful flowering plant that is native to China and Japan. In some parts of Asia, the plant is used as an herbal remedy. It has a sweet fragrance and can be used in many ways for decoration purposes.

This plant has only six or so thorns. It is a small plant that fits easily into tight spaces and is easily pruned back when the growth gets too long. When removing the growing tips, you may need to use a spay and neuter program to prevent the spread of nematodes.

Osmanthus Burkwoodii on wall plant list. Native to North America it is a heavy woody shrub to just over a metre high, with glossy green leaves and a long trailing creeping rhizome, widely spreading in the wild. The fruit is edible when heavily powdered and hence this shrub is kept in compacted, wet soil and often suits renaissance style properties. Osmanthus species have been used as forage or as a wood preservative locally, specifically to treat gooseberries and other similar, inedible berries. Its wood has been implicated in treatment of psoriasis and Interstitial Cystitis.

It is easy. Place the seedlings in a 6–8 inch deep container, drip feed with water to encourage strong branching under the soil surface, and allow the plants to grow for a year, provided that the nights are cool (-5C) and the days are still slightly above average (-20C). Once the plants have attained 12–18 inches in height and have a 16-inch root system, the plant will require about 40–50% more water to push out the soil. Osmanthus grow very slowly, so watering once a week is adequate. This slow growth coupled with the ease of care, makes for a happy garden.