The leaves are thick and hearty. The flowers are clustered around the base of the leaves, close to the stem. The flowers have 4 petals and smell similar to a gardenia.
2006-10-20 04:09:16 · 3 answers · asked by Peyton J 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Sounds to me like it could be an Osmanthus. The variety I have at home--just starting to bloom--is commonly called 'sweet olive.'
See picture of one Osmanthus species in the link.
2006-10-20 05:12:54 · answer #1 · answered by Cornpatch 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Autumn olive, Eleagnus umbellatum. Are the flowers tubular with the four petals at the tip or are the petals completely separate?
2006-10-20 12:07:09 · answer #2 · answered by fluffernut 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some of the Viburnums bloom in the fall. There are a number of different species. It would help to know where you live.
2006-10-20 12:03:46 · answer #3 · answered by judy a 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋