Help ID this citrus-smelling bush

rebaths · Tue May 27, 2008 1:50 pm

This is one of about 20 plants forming a hedge in NC.

They bloom twice a year: spring and late summer/early fall. They have SMALL white flowers and the sweet smell of citrus (when they bloom) is intoxicating!

I need to find these babies for myself to plant at my house!

Thanks!!!

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opabinia51 · Tue May 27, 2008 1:52 pm

You know, I know this bush I just don't know the name. Someone help us out here.

JPlovesflowers · Tue May 27, 2008 6:34 pm

Could it be mock orange...just a guess.

cynthia_h · Tue May 27, 2008 7:26 pm

Star jasmine???

Cynthia H.
El Cerrito, CA
USDA Zone 9, Sunset Zone 17

applestar · Tue May 27, 2008 8:58 pm

Does it have clusters of bell-like (similar to lily-of-the-valley) flowers? Are new leaves reddish? Can it be Andromeda bush (Pieris japonica)?

ecyfoto · Sat Apr 25, 2009 9:43 am

Osmanthus fragrans maybe? Also known as tea olive.