Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
China
Types
-
Osmanthus fragrans
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Lowland, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Slopes, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
7-99
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water deeply about once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Do not prune during shooting season, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Culinary use, Used for fragrance, Used for producing cooking oil, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
OSMANTHUS delavayi
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Sweet Olive
Tea Olive
Fragrant Olive
In Hindi
candlenut पेड़
चाय ओलिव
In German
Candlenut Baum
Tea Olive
In French
arbre Candlenut
Tea Olive
In Spanish
árbol candlenut
té verde oliva
In Greek
candlenut δέντρο
τσάι Ελιάς
In Portuguese
candlenut árvore
Tea Olive
In Polish
Tung Molukański drzewo
Herbata z oliwek
In Latin
Candlenut ligno
Tea Olive
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Lamiales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Oleaceae
Genus
Aleurites
Osmanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Candlenut and Tea Olive
Season and care of Candlenut and Tea Olive is important to know. While considering everything about Candlenut and Tea Olive Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tea Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candlenut is Loam, Sand and for Tea Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tea Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candlenut and Tea Olive Physical Information
Candlenut and Tea Olive physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Tea Olive height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and Tea Olive are as follows:
Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Tea Olive flower color: White
- Tea Olive leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Candlenut and Tea Olive
Care of Candlenut and Tea Olive include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done and Tea Olive pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tea Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.