Osmanthus armatus 'Jim Porter', Toothed Sweet Olive ground cover the peeling bark is attractive

the peeling bark is attractive

Typically it bursts into bloom after heavy

clove-scented

Leaves emerge mottled in red hues and age to green

(Filamentosa could have been as apt an epithet as rigens

Osmanthus armatus 'Jim Porter', Toothed Sweet Olive ground cover the peeling bark is attractiveEvergreen, narrow, shiny, spiny 4 inch leaves appear waxed on this handsome and dense (alas, like too many) shrub. It's suitable for an always good looking focal point or as part of a screen. Its white flowers, fall through mid winter, are small but fragrant beyond appearances. Narrow, pyramidal, and fast growing for an Osmanthus. Mature size: 8 ft T x 4 ft W Minimum temperature: 0 F