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Fragrant Tea Olive

Osmanthus fragrans

Photo by lacy.miles
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Field Notes

Description:

Houston area...this tree smells Soooooooo good, like fruit punch. It's bloomed twice this winter. Little fragrant yellow leaves. What is this delightful tree?

Habitat:

NW Harris county Texas

Species ID Suggestions

Fragrant Tea Olive

Osmanthus fragrans

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florida33girl
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Star Jasmine

Trachelospermum jasminoides

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Michelle Parish
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Comments (2)
lacy.miles
Thanks, everyone! We are moving and want this at our new place. (: (:
Planter
Yes, that is Tea Olive :)
Photographed
PublishedFebruary 23, 2012

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