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
HaagplantMulti-stem treeSpecimen coniferacid soilclay soilloamy soilpeaty soilsandy soiltolerates partial pavingresistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)suitable for shadowcan withstand wind3rd size, smaller than 6 metresdense crowngreenwhiteAprilMayaverage growingConspicuous bloomvaluable 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.