Osmanthus armatus Native One of the few magnolias

One of the few magnolias which grows well as a single-trunked tree

The broadly-columnar habit of this tree is most pleasing

'Caucasica' is a more upright-growing variety with slightly narrower leaves

yellow and orange flowers in June/July

Osmanthus armatus Native One of the few magnoliasOsmanthus armatus is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or small tree native to western China. It grows in rocky alpine habitats and has a dense, upright rounded, and bushy habit. It can reach heights of 12 17' and widths of 8 10', but sometimes grows up to 30' tall. It is also known as holly olive because of its spiny leaves and olive like fruits.