Osmanthus americanus ~ Wild Olive Size:16' HEIGHT (2) Eria Wei

(2) Eria Wei

Susceptible to rust of leaf spotting

full peony form red flowers with contrasting yellow stamen that bloom from winter into spring attracting butterflies

IMAGE: Dave Whitinger

COMPANION PLANTS: Japanese Maple

Osmanthus americanus ~ Wild Olive Size:16' HEIGHT (2) Eria WeiWild Olive (also known as Devilwood or American Olive) is a large native evergreen shrub with an open rounded habit. The elliptical glossy dark green foliage with lightly waved margins and a rusty underside turn gold or yellow in fall. Fragrant clusters of creamy white urn shaped flowers bloom in early spring and are followed by dark blue drupes that ripen in fall. Best planted in part sun with acidic rich and moist well drained soils. Drought