5 Seeds Osmanthus americanus Devilwood Evergreen Shrub Fragrant White Flowers Landscape Hedge

Osmanthus americanus, commonly known as Devilwood, is an evergreen shrub or small tree valued for its glossy dark green foliage and clusters of small, creamy white flowers that appear in spring. It brings year-round structure to the landscape as a specimen plant, informal hedge, or woodland border addition, and its dense habit provides an attractive backdrop in mixed plantings.
This adaptable plant performs well in part shade to full sun and tolerates a range of conditions once established. It can be used in native plant gardens, privacy screens, and mixed shrub borders, offering dependable evergreen presence and a graceful, natural form.
Species: Osmanthus americanus
Type: Evergreen shrub or small tree
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Well-drained, average to moist
Zones: 6 to 9
Germination: Slow and often erratic; cold stratification recommended
Sowing: Surface sow, lightly press into soil, keep moist
Spacing: 6 to 10 feet
Notes: Fragrant spring blooms; year-round evergreen interest