Osmanthus decorus (syn. Phillyrea decora) regular water but then light yellow cornucopia-shaped

but then light yellow cornucopia-shaped flowers deign to add their beauty in midsummer

and extremely textural

In early spring through summer

variegated leaves and willowy stems purportedly used in basketry

leathery foliage

Osmanthus decorus (syn. Phillyrea decora) regular water but then light yellow cornucopia-shapedVery sweetly scented small white flower clusters bloom in early spring on this handsome, neat, large rounded shrub. Long, narrow, leathery dark green leaves contrast beautifully with the white flowers. The shrub is dense enough to form an excellent, if somewhat slow growing screen or hedge, but place it near enough to where your nose might be traveling. You'll be amazed how much aromatic power is in these unobtrusive flowers. This is an olive relative