Osmanthus × burkwoodii Ball

Osmanthus × burkwoodii

12L pot • Ball form • Supplied approximately 60cm diameter

Plant Highlights: Neatly clipped evergreen ball • Highly fragrant spring flowers • Glossy dark green foliage • Excellent architectural feature • Low-maintenance topiary

Overview

Osmanthus × burkwoodii is a compact evergreen shrub with small, glossy dark green leaves and a naturally dense branching habit. Trained into a formal ball, it provides elegant year-round structure and makes a striking feature in borders, courtyards and patio containers.

In mid to late spring, mature plants produce clusters of small tubular white flowers with a rich, sweet fragrance that can perfume the surrounding garden. Regular clipping maintains the neat topiary shape while preserving its handsome evergreen foliage throughout the year.

Why We Love It

• Neatly clipped ball form creates instant architectural interest.
• Intensely fragrant white flowers in spring.
• Dense evergreen foliage provides year-round structure.
• Naturally compact growth requires only light maintenance.
• Ideal for formal gardens, entrances and decorative containers.

Plant Details

Growing Guide

Position

Plant in full sun or partial shade. It performs well in sheltered or moderately exposed positions and suits both formal and informal planting schemes.

Watering

Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a healthy root system. Once established, water during prolonged dry spells, particularly if grown in containers.

Soil

Grow in fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil. Improve heavy soils with organic matter before planting to encourage healthy root development.

Hardiness and Winter Care

This evergreen shrub is hardy throughout Ireland. Apply a mulch around the base after planting to help conserve soil moisture and suppress weeds, keeping it clear of the stems.

Routine Care

Trim lightly after flowering to maintain the neat ball shape and encourage dense growth. Remove any shoots growing outside the clipped outline to preserve the formal appearance.

Perfect For

• Formal gardens.
• Entranceways and doorways.
• Patio containers.
• Courtyard gardens.
• Architectural planting and evergreen structure.

Good to Know

The supplied 60cm measurement refers to the diameter of the clipped ball at the time of sale, not the plant's mature size. Regular pruning may reduce flowering slightly but will maintain the crisp, rounded topiary form.

Product Information

• Botanical name: Osmanthus × burkwoodii
• Trained as a ball topiary.
• Supplied in a 12L nursery pot.
• Supplied with an approximately 60cm diameter head.