Download Osmanthus americanus

Osmanthus americanus
Devilwood, Wild Olive
Osmanthus americanus is an evergreen small tree or
large shrub. Leaves are a leathery, dark olive green.
The outer bark is silvery gray, the inner bark is
cinnamon colored. The wood is very hard and tough,
the 'devil' to split, a trait to be admired when strong
winds come. Devilwood has a shallow, fibrous root
system. Small, fragrant, white flowers begin forming
in the fall and open in early spring. O. americanus
occurs in a variety of areas through the Coastal Plain
region. Plant it in moist loose soils for best
performance. Devilwood displays good drought
tolerance and establishes fairly well. Osmanthus
americanus rivals its well-known relative, Tea Olive,
for fragrance.
Height: 20’ – 30’
Spread: 15’ – 20’