This fragrant, flowering evergreen shrub delights the senses. What's that fragrance perfuming the garden air? It's tea olive, the glossy-leaved shrub known by the scientific name Osmanthus ...

One of the few plants fitting that profile is a relatively new variety of tea olive (aka sweet olive) called ‘Fudingzhu,’ which means ‘’many pearls on Buddha’s head.’’ ...

Tea olive, known for beautiful and fragrant clusters of flowers, was once common in Central Florida, but isn't as popular now. It needs a resurgence.

If you happen to smell a lovely fragrance in the air this time of year, chances are it will be a tea olive (Osmanthus). Tea olives are a wonderful family of plants to use in the garden.

Tea olive, known for beautiful and fragrant clusters of flowers, was once common in Central Florida, but isn't as popular now. It needs a resurgence.

Tea olives need an environment that is primarily sunny (although they tolerate partial shade) in order to thrive and produce flowers. Their roots develop best in acidic soil that is relatively ...

There is even a subspecies of fragrant tea olive (Osmanthus fragrans f. aurantiacus) that has orange abundant flowers each fall for a two-week period.

Fragrant olive, sweet olive, sweet tea Light: full sun to part shade Height: 10-15 feet Spread: 10-15 feet USDA Hardiness Zones: 8-11 Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle ...

Tea olives emit one of the most mesmerizing scents. With clusters of blooms that pop in fall and winter months, tea olive trees are an especially lovely addition to your yard, as other trees have ...

When many gardeners think of winter flowers, they envision classics like camellia, fragrant tea olive and daphne. But there are many more that can be added to the lineup, increasing one's olfactory… ...