Osmanthus yunnanensis

RHS

Synonyms

Osmanthus forrestii

A large shrub or small, spreading tree. The dark, olive-green leaves up to 20cm long vary in shape, often on the same plant, from smooth and flat to wavy with spiny-toothed edges. Small, creamy-white, highly fragrant flowers appear in late winter to early spring clustered at the base of the leaves. These are followed by egg-shaped fruit, dark purple with a white bloom