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Devilwood

Osmanthus Americanus

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Overview

Devilwood (Osmanthus americanus), also known as American Olive, is an evergreen shrub native to the southeastern United States. It features leathery leaves and fragrant, small white flowers in spring. Ideal for hedges and screens, it thrives in partial to full sun and well-drained soil. Maturing to 15-20 feet in height and 10-15 feet in spread, it's hardy in USDA zones 7-9. Provides habitat for wildlife and requires minimal maintenance.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 5–9Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Devilwood (Osmanthus Americanus) — It features leathery leaves and fragrant, small white flowers in spring
Devilwood (Osmanthus Americanus) — also known as American OliveDevilwood (Osmanthus Americanus) — is an evergreen shrub native to the southeastern United StatesOsmanthus AmericanusOsmanthus AmericanusOsmanthus AmericanusOsmanthus Americanus+16

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
5–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Oleaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Devilwood (Osmanthus Americanus) — It features leathery leaves and fragrant, small white flowers in spring
Devilwood (Osmanthus Americanus) — also known as American Olive
Devilwood (Osmanthus Americanus) — is an evergreen shrub native to the southeastern United States
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