Osmanthus × fortunei – Fortune’s Osmanthus

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Size: 30cm/33cm

30cm/33cm 50cm/75L

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About Osmanthus × fortunei – Fortune’s Osmanthus

Osmanthus × fortunei, commonly known as Fortune’s Osmanthus, is a dense evergreen shrub or small tree valued for its glossy holly-like foliage and highly fragrant white flowers. The rich perfume released during flowering makes this variety highly desirable for hedging, screening, and courtyard planting where year-round structure and fragrance are priorities.

It performs best in full sun to partial shade and fertile well-drained soils, adapting well to urban conditions, coastal environments, and cooler temperate climates once established. Suited to temperate, subtropical, and coastal regions, this hybrid develops dependable drought tolerance and reliable low-maintenance performance. Its naturally dense upright habit responds exceptionally well to clipping and formal shaping.

They look excellent when used for hedging, screening, feature planting, and formal landscape applications where evergreen structure and fragrant flowering are desired. This variety is commonly specified for residential gardens, courtyards, and structured contemporary planting schemes.

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Key Information to Know

Evergreen / Deciduous

Osmanthus × fortunei – Fortune’s Osmanthus is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 3m - 6m

Mature Width: 2m - 4m

Osmanthus × fortunei – Fortune’s Osmanthus is expected to grow 30cm - 60cm per year under suitable conditions.

Frost Tolerance

Is Osmanthus × fortunei – Fortune’s Osmanthus frost tolerant?

Osmanthus × fortunei – Fortune’s Osmanthus is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Flowering Information

Osmanthus × fortunei produces clusters of highly fragrant small white flowers during autumn and winter. The blooms create a delicate seasonal display against the glossy evergreen foliage while filling the surrounding garden space with a rich sweet perfume.

Native Information

Is Osmanthus × fortunei – Fortune’s Osmanthus an Australian Native? No

Osmanthus × fortunei – Fortune’s Osmanthus is Native to Hybrid originating from cultivated Osmanthus breeding selections in Asia.

Wildlife Value

Its fragrant flowers attract bees and other beneficial pollinators throughout the flowering season, supporting biodiversity within ornamental and screening landscapes. The dense evergreen foliage also provides valuable shelter and habitat for small birds and beneficial insects year-round.

Sunlight Information

Osmanthus × fortunei – Fortune’s Osmanthus will thrive best in:

Full Sun
Part Shade

Preffered Soil

Osmanthus × fortunei performs best in well-drained loam or sandy soils with a neutral to slightly acidic pH. It will also tolerate a range of general garden soils provided drainage remains reliable. Avoid persistently wet or heavily compacted conditions unless significantly improved, as excess moisture can reduce root health and overall vigour. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then gradually reduce watering as the plant matures.

Botanical Information

Common Name: Fortune’s Osmanthus

Genus: Osmanthus

Botanical Species: Hybrid species

Family: Oleaceae

Botanical Name: Osmanthus × fortunei

Landscape Uses

Screening or Privacy

Osmanthus × fortunei – Fortune’s Osmanthus works in an:

Formal Garden – structured, symmetrical design with clipped shapes.
Contemporary / Architectural Garden – striking forms for bold design statements.
Coastal Garden – relaxed, seaside feel with hardy, textural plants.

Planting, Spacing & Care

Plant in full sun or partial shade.
Use fertile free-draining soil enriched with organic matter.
Water regularly during establishment.
Mulch to maintain moderate soil moisture.
Prune lightly after flowering if formal shaping is desired.

Feature Planting: 2m - 3m
Hedging: 1m - 1.5m
Screening: 1.5m - 2m
Mass Planting: 2m - 3m

Water deeply during extended dry periods while establishing.
Trim regularly to maintain dense hedging structure if required.
Feed during spring with balanced slow-release fertiliser if necessary.

Loam soils: Provides balanced moisture retention and aeration.
Rich organic soils: Encourages healthier foliage and flowering performance.
Sandy soils: Supports drainage and coastal adaptability.

Osmanthus × fortunei – Fortune’s Osmanthus is expected to grow 30cm - 60cm per year under suitable conditions.

Medium Growth Rate

Root Ball Dimensions (Width × Depth) For Planting

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

Ideal Conditions

Melbourne & Surrounds (Metro, Bayside, Geelong, Bellarine, Mornington)
Sydney & Central Coast
Adelaide Metro & Coastal

Thrives in

Full Sun
Part Shade

Frost Tolerance

Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Drought Tolerance

As a young plant it benefits from regular watering to establish healthy dense growth, particularly during warmer weather. Once established, Fortune’s Osmanthus shows good drought tolerance and performs reliably through dry periods, although occasional supplementary watering supports stronger foliage growth and flowering performance.