NC Native Plant Society:
Plant Details
Cartrema americana [= Osmanthus americanus]
Wild Olive, Devilwood
Scientific Name: |
Cartrema americana [= Osmanthus americanus] |
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Genus: |
Cartrema |
Species Epithet: |
americana |
Common Name: |
Wild Olive, Devilwood |
Plant Type |
Tree/Shrub |
Plant Family |
Oleaceae (Olive Family) |
Native/Alien: |
NC Native |
Size: |
12-36 ft. |
Bloom Color(s): |
White, Green |
Light: |
Part Shade - 2 to 6 hours of sun per day |
Soil Moisture: |
Dry, Moist |
Bloom Time: |
April, May |
Growing Area: |
Sandhills, Coastal Plain |
Habitat Description: |
Maritime forests and (in FL, GA, SC, and extreme s. NC) hammocks and other dry, sandy forests well inland, and reported southwards for wet habitats as well. |
Leaf Arrangement: |
Opposite |
Leaf Retention: |
Evergreen |
Leaf Type: |
Leaves veined, not needle-like or scale-like |
Leaf Form: |
Simple |
Wildlife Value: |
Not Assigned |
Landscape Value: |
Recommended and Available |
Notes: |
formerly Osmanthus americanus |
In winter Wild Olive has lustrous evergreen leaves - the soft shine is distinctive. They are also opposite, or nearly so. An uncommon coastal shrub of maritime forests. |
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Flowers Wilmington, April 10, 2013 |
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Unripe fruit The fruit is borne on jointed panicles and often persists through winter. |
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Ripened drupe The fruits ripen to a deep blue color. |
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