Cistus Nursery Osmanthus fragrans Nanjing Beauty
Best fragrant evergreen for gardeners seeking year round sensory appeal.
This sweet olive variety stands out for its striking red-tinged new foliage and intensely fragrant, creamy-white blooms that arrive in late fall. It serves as a classic, elegant addition to traditional garden designs, easily trained into a small tree or maintained as a lush, evergreen shrub.
$65.00
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a powerful, natural sensory experience in their landscape
- Homeowners wanting a dependable and visually lush autumn floral display
- Landscapers looking for attractive, year-round screening or hedging solutions
Who should skip it
- Northern gardeners living in climates with harsh, freezing winters
- Impatient planters requiring immediate height or instant privacy coverage
- Growers with poorly draining soil or high-pH garden beds
Performance breakdown
Fragrance Intensity
The scent profile is exceptionally potent and carries well across gardens.
Visual Interest
Red-tinged new growth provides a striking contrast to standard evergreen foliage.
Training Versatility
Easily pruned into a formal tree or maintained as a dense hedge.
Seasonal Longevity
Evergreen structure ensures the landscape remains lush throughout the winter months.
Climate Adaptability
Strict zone 8 requirements limit its viability in colder northern climates.
Bloom Impact
Late-season flowering provides a welcome sensory boost when other plants fade.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Osmanthus fragrans 'Nanjing Beauty'
Mature Height
10+ feet
USDA Hardiness Zone
8
Hardiness Temperature
10°F
Foliage Type
Evergreen
Fragrant
Yes
Flowering
Yes
Bloom Season
Late Fall
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