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Osmanthus x burkwoodii (Burkwood osmanthus)

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 4m
max. spread
Ultimate height 4m
max. height
Time to maturity 10-20 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Osmanthus x burkwoodii

Other names: Burkwood osmanthus


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Genus: Osmanthus

Species: O. x burkwoodii - O. x burkwoodii is a slow-growing, neat evergreen shrub. In spring, small, white flowers are produced, followed by black berries in autumn.

Osmanthus x burkwoodii is: Evergreen

Flower: Insignificant or absent, White in Spring

Foliage: Dark-green in All seasons

Fruit: Black in Autumn

Fragrance: Flowers are scented.

Habit: Rounded

Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

Plant with: Helleborus niger (Christmas rose), Helleborus foetidus (Bear's foot hellebore), Magnolia stellata 'Royal Star' (Star Magnolia), Weigela 'Florida Variegata' (Weigela 'Florida Variegata'), Mahonia lomariifolia (Lomaria-leaved mahonia)

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Pests: Generally pest-free.

Diseases: Generally disease-free.

General care

Propagation methods: Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...


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Osmanthus x burkwoodii (Burkwood osmanthus) will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 4m after 10-20 years.


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Suggested uses: Banks and Slopes, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Woodland

Cultivation: Plant in free-draining, fertile soil in full sun to partial shade.

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Soil types: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) Match unknown
Soil drainage: Well-drained, Moist but well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Partial Shade, Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: North, South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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