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Osmanthus fragrans: How far can you smell it?

iagarden
9 years ago

Hi,

I just moved to 10a, and I'm planning my dream fragrant garden (from 5a).

I've been doing alot of reading on this species, but i haven't found detail information on exactly how close one needs to be to enjoy the scent of fragrant tree olive.

I can only plant this about 25 feet from a seating area or about 15 feet away from a seating area, but with a 6 foot wall in between.

I'm wondering will I still be able to enjoy this fragrance to the fullest from my seating area or only when I walk by it?

Is there any cultivar which is best?

I'm also assuming planting in full sun will induce more flowers which would provide more scent?

Thank you for any help!