Osmanthus fragrans? RARE NEW GARDEN TREASURES INTRODUCTION

Osmanthus fragrans or Osmanthus x fortunei  'Aurora' is a RARE NEW GARDEN TREASURES INTRODUCTION found as a branch mutation on a very old Osmanthus at the J C Raulston Arboretum.  The plant predates the arboretum and only was labeled as "Osmanthus".  We think it is Osmanthus fragrans, but it might be Osmanthus x fortunei.  The original branch(es) were lightly marbled/mottled with pale yellow markings.  We propagated the best branches, grew them a couple of years, and then selected the very best branches from our plants to propagate. Osmanthus fragrans or Osmanthus x fortunei  'Aurora' is much more variegated than the original branch mutation, but this type of variegation isn't overly stable generally, so I would expect less variegated branches sometimes. Osmanthus fragrans or Osmanthus x fortunei  'Aurora'  is extremely rare and we only have a few plants available.  A must have for the collector of Osmanthus (EVERYONE should be!)  Osmanthus fragrans or Osmanthus x fortunei  'Aurora' would be great in a hedge, mass planting, or as a specimen. Best planted in full sun in decent garden soil.  Fairly drought tolerant once established.  Osmanthus fragrans or Osmanthus x fortunei  'Aurora' is so new, we don't even have one planted in our own garden yet!

• HARDINESS:  zones 7-9b
• EXPOSURES:  part shade, sun
• SIZE: 8-12'+
• SHIPPING SIZE:  1/2 gallon pot.  20"+ plant.  See last photo for example.