Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Ogon' Yellow Fragrant Tea Olive
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Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Ogon', commonly known as Golden Yellow Fragrant Tea Olive, is a classic evergreen selection from Japan prized for its bright yellow to light yellow holly-like foliage and compact growth habit. The name 'Ogon' means "yellow" in Japanese, reflecting the cultivar's standout foliage color. Reaching approximately 4 ft tall and wide in 10 years, 'Ogon' is an excellent choice for smaller gardens and containers. In fall, small white blooms fill the garden with a sweet, delightful fragrance. Easy to grow and highly versatile, this compact evergreen adds year-round color, texture, and fragrance to the landscape.
- Growth Habit: Compact, dense, and rounded
- 10-Year Size: Approximately 4 ft tall and 4 ft wide
- Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
- Foliage: Bright yellow to light yellow evergreen holly-like leaves
- Fall Color: Evergreen; white fragrant flowers appear in fall
- Origin: Classic selection from Japan
- Light: Full sun to part shade
- Soil: Moist, well-drained soil
- Hardiness: Zones 6–9
- Best Uses: Foundation plantings, borders, hedges, containers, specimen plantings, and small gardens
- Best Feature: Bright yellow evergreen foliage combined with sweetly fragrant white fall flowers
- Garden Interest: Year-round evergreen color with seasonal fragrance
- Why You'll Love It: 'Ogon' is an easy-to-grow, compact evergreen that brings brilliant yellow foliage and wonderful fragrance to the garden in a manageable size.