Osmanthus × fortunei 'Carl Wheeler'

1 / 2

Common name: tea olive 'Carl Wheeler'

Family: Oleaceae (Olive)

Distribution: cultivated

Hardiness: 0 - 30 F

Life form: Evergreen shrub/sub-shrub

Bloom Time: Fall

Fragrance: Sweet

Bloom characteristics: Small, white, four-petaled flowers.

Foliage characteristics: Simple, dark green, glossy leaves are sharply toothed.

Description: This evergreen shrub is notable for its reliably consistent dark green leaves which have even toothing. It is compact, with fragrant flowers in the fall.

1: Enid A. Haupt Garden (HAUPT) • Accession: 2022-0752*A
2: Enid A. Haupt Garden (HAUPT) • Accession: 2022-0760*A
3: Enid A. Haupt Garden (HAUPT) • Accession: 2022-0761*A
4: Enid A. Haupt Garden (HAUPT) • Accession: 2022-0762*A

Smithsonian Gardens

Plant Explorer

Taxon

Osmanthus × fortunei 'Carl Wheeler'

Locations