Osmanthus plants and species. A fragrant flowering small shrub, Osmanthus is grown for the fragrance rather than the flowers although species such as Osmanthus delavayi do have larger flowers than some others. Osmanthus fragrans Aurantiacus or 'sweet osmanthus' is an evergreen shrub or small tree. Fragrant flowers are an added attraction other species including Osmanthus delavayi and Osmanthus heterophyllus with its 'holly like foliage' are also well worth considering either as a garden plant or a hardy hedging plant and is readily available for sale . Nurseries, Mail Order Nurseries, Specialist Nurseries,Retail Nurseries, Wholesale Nurseries, Garden Centers, Plant Nurseries.