Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Kembu'

Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Kembu' (sweet olive) is an evergreen shrub with green leaves with white margins and white blotches has has small, fragrant white flowers in the fall.  Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Kembu'  is an uncommon variety of Osmanthus with fairly small, prickly, white margined, leaves that are lightly mottled with white and slightly puckered.  Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Kembu'  has the same intoxicating fragrance of other Osmanthus heterophyllus cultivars and attracts pollinators.  Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Kembu'  can be used in mass plantings, low hedges, and as a specimen.  Plant Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Kembu'  where you can enjoy its delightful fragrance in the fall.  

• HARDINESS:  zones 7-9
• EXPOSURE:  part shade, sun
• SIZE: 6-8' but easily pruned smaller
• SHIPPING SIZE:  1/2 gallon pot.  36" plant. See last photo for example.