Osmanthus fragrans var. fragrans(sweet osmanthus, "Ginmokusei")
Japanese name: ギンモクセイ（銀木犀） Scientific name:Osmanthus fragrans var. fragrans
[Overview]
An evergreen small tree 3–6 m tall. It is dioecious.
The leaves are 8–15 cm long, oblong to oblong-lanceolate and leathery, with fine teeth or entire margins.
Several flowers grow in clusters in the leaf axils and bloom in September–October. The corolla is white and 4-lobed, with a strong fragrance.
[Cultivation]
Propagate by cuttings.
Avoid poor or dry soil and plant in fertile, well-drained soil.
It tolerates shade, but it is best planted in a sunny place because otherwise it becomes leggy and more prone to insects.
It is sensitive to air pollution such as exhaust fumes, so it may not flower in places with dirty air.
It is weak against salt wind, so it is not suited to places exposed to sea breezes.
