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To the person who was curious about Osmanthus...

12 years ago

Let me know if you still want to come see it. I was mistaken about the species; it is, in fact, fragrans and has done well for me here in Knoxville. I have it planted in a semi-protected pocket between a tall bamboo hedge and my house. Slight tip dieback is not uncommon some years, but it always comes back strong and is now 5 ft tall. Don't let the zone warming deniers convince you otherwise!

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brandon7 TN_zone7
12 years ago
I think that was Red_bird, but if you are offering free sightseeing tours..... (-;
RedBird_7a EastTN
12 years ago
Hi, Myrtle Oak! Yes, it was me, Red_Bird, that asked about the osmanthus fragrans. (Great memory, Brandon!) Thanks for the nudge. I will write you directly today via the formum email.
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RedBird_7a EastTN
12 years ago
Hey, MyrtleOak. I'm just writing to confirm that I wrote you via the forum email (regarding the sweet olive). Please post here if you did *not* receive the message.

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