Small Shrub Identification

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  1. DavidB52

    DavidB52 Active Member

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    This shrub has been growing in the back yard for several years. I assume it was put there by the landscaper, so it is there by design; however, all this time, I've never known its name.

    All assistance is appreciated.
     

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    wcutler Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator VCBF Cherry Scout 10 Years

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    Oh, sure, ask us in the winter! :)
    There are people who can do this, but I'm not usually one of them. What colour are the flowers? How big are they? Do they open flat or are they somewhat tubular? Do they grow in a group, or one-by-one? When does it flower?
    I would guess Escallonia, but I'm not feeling all that confident of that.
     
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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Delavay's osmanthus
     
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    wcutler Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator VCBF Cherry Scout 10 Years

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    Oh, and I should have asked if the flowers are fragrant, which these would be. I hope now that I've been introduced to this that I start seeing it everywhere. It looks like a nice plant. Thanks for posting it, @DavidB52.
     
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    wcutler Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator VCBF Cherry Scout 10 Years

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    Well, on the 4th line, it does say "Flowers fragrant", and it does say "one sees it every April almost hidden by its wealth of scented blossoms."
    I like that the page referenced distinguishes this from Osmanthus heterophyllus that does not have terminal flower clusters, while this one does.
     
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    Silver surfer Generous Contributor 10 Years

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    Osmanthus delaveyi is quite common in UK. The leaves are tiny.

    OSMANTHUS  DELAVAYI  31-03-2022 10-55-02.JPG OSMANTHUS  DELAVAYI  31-03-2022 10-55-51.JPG OSMANTHUS  DELAVAYI  31-03-2022 10-56-36.JPG OSMANTHUS  DELAVAYI  31-03-2022 11-00-12.JPG OSMANTHUS  DELAVAYI 29-03-2022 10-32-04.JPG
     
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