Sunday, March 17, 2024

Sweet Olive Blooming (Osmanthus americanus)

 

The tree with an unfortunate lean is one of the best-smelling in the arboretum. But if you want a sniff, you'll have to act fast!

These delicate white, yellow, and green flowers belong to the sweet olive.

They can be found near the Southwest entrance to Mickle Hall.
If you look closely, you will be able to see how many tiny flowers are littering the ground.
They'll be gone soon at this rate!
The flowers are closely packed, so although many have fallen, quite a few remain in each clump.


If you miss them, don't worry. More species will be blooming and for the sweet olive, there's always next year.