Osmanthus burkwoodii Trough

Description

Osmanthus burkwoodii, with its dark green foliage and small, glossy leaves, is an exceptional evergreen that brings both beauty and structure to the garden.

Ideal for trough planting, this plant can be used as a low border edging or grown into a medium-sized hedge, providing a lush, green backdrop to more ornamental plants. Osmanthus burkwoodii is a slow-growing shrub that, with regular trimming, develops into a dense and compact hedge. In April and May, if left slightly untrimmed, it rewards the garden with a mass of highly fragrant white flowers, making it as beautiful as it is functional.

Originating from a hybrid of two Osmanthus species from China and western Asia, this shrub is both hardy and adaptable. Osmanthus burkwoodii has been recognized for its garden worthiness by the Royal Horticultural Society, receiving an Award of Merit in 1978 and an Award of Garden Merit in 1984.

Whether used as a hedge or shaped into topiary, this versatile shrub thrives in troughs, providing instant structure and fragrance to any landscape.