devilwood Oleaceae Osmanthus americanus (L.) Benth. & Hook. f. ex A. Gray   symbol: OSAM
	Leaf: Opposite, simple, evergreen, thickened, elliptical to obovate, 1 to 2 1/2 inches long, entire to slightly wavy margin, revolute, blue-green above, much paler and rusty or scaly beneath. Flower: Small (1/4 inch), urn-shaped, 5 white, fused petals with numerous light brown scales, borne singly or in small groups in the leaf axils of last years growth, appear in spring. Fruit: Dark blue drupe, 3/4 inch long, olive-like, maturing in fall. Twig: Slender, green but generally densely covered in rusty brown scales, leaf scar with a single bundle scar. Bark: Gray-brown and becoming finely scaly. Form: Sprouts readily and forms thickets reaching up to 20 feet in height. Larger specimens develop rigid twisted branches and an irregular crown.
	USDA Plants Database Osmanthus americanus is native to North America. Range may be expanded by planting. See states reporting devilwood (opens a new window).