Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Acacia aneura, Corkwood
Osmanthus fragrans
Habitat
Scrubs, tussock grasslands, Upland savannas
Lowland, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Slopes, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
7-99
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Oval
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little 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, No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Root rot
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Wood is used fore making tools
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ACACIA aneura
OSMANTHUS delavayi
Common Name
Mulga, True Mulga
Sweet Olive
Tea Olive
Fragrant Olive
In German
Mulga
Tea Olive
In French
Mulga
Tea Olive
In Spanish
Mulga
té verde oliva
In Greek
mulga
τσάι Ελιάς
In Portuguese
Mulga
Tea Olive
In Polish
Mulga
Herbata z oliwek
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Mulga Tree and Tea Olive
Wondering what are the properties of Mulga Tree and Tea Olive? We provide you with everything About Mulga Tree and Tea Olive. Mulga Tree doesn't have thorns and Tea Olive doesn't have thorns. Also Mulga Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Mulga Tree has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching and Vomiting and Tea Olive has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Mulga Tree and Tea Olive and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mulga Tree and Tea Olive
Season and care of Mulga Tree and Tea Olive is important to know. While considering everything about Mulga Tree and Tea Olive Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mulga Tree season is Spring and Tea Olive season is Spring. The type of soil for Mulga Tree is Loam, Sand and for Tea Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mulga Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tea Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mulga Tree and Tea Olive Physical Information
Mulga Tree and Tea Olive physical information is very important for comparison. Mulga Tree height is 550.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Tea Olive height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Mulga Tree and Tea Olive are as follows:
Mulga Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
Mulga Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Tea Olive flower color: White
- Tea Olive leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Mulga Tree and Tea Olive
Care of Mulga Tree and Tea Olive include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mulga Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning 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 Mulga Tree 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.