Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
Asia, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
  
Types
Not Available
  
Apricot Gold, Butter Yellow, Orange Supreme, Dan
  
Habitat
By seashore, sandy seeps, Woodlands
  
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden Canopy
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
  
6-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
12 - 8
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
21,22
  
Habit
Pyramidal
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
White, Orange
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Red
  
Blue, Black
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
  
Oval, Finely Dentate
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
  
Spring, Late Spring, Early Fall, Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
  
Semi-hardwood cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
  
Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
  
Remove no more than one-third of each branch
  
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
  
All-purpose dry fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Tar spot
  
No serious insect or disease problems
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Bugs, Insects, Sawfly
  
Nematodes
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good for skin and hair
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Antitussive
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Stem
  
Other Uses
Not Available
  
Used as essential oil, Used as insect repellent, Used in herbal medicines, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
  
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
  
Botanical Name
ILEX x attenuata 'Savannah'
  
OSMANTHUS fragrans
  
Common Name
Savannah Holly
  
Sweet olive, Sweet osmanthus, Tea olive
  
In Hindi
Savannah Holly
  
Sweet Olive
  
In German
Savannah Holly
  
Sweet Olive
  
In French
Savannah Holly
  
Olive douce
  
In Spanish
Savannah Holly
  
Oliva dulce
  
In Greek
Savannah Holly
  
γλυκό Ελιά
  
In Portuguese
Savannah Holly
  
Olive doce
  
In Polish
Savannah Holly
  
słodki Olive
  
In Latin
Savannah Holly
  
Dulce Olive
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Aquifoliales
  
Scrophulariales
  
Family
Aquifoliaceae
  
Oleaceae
  
Genus
Ilex
  
Osmanthus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Oleeae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Savannah Holly and Sweet Olive
Season and care of Savannah Holly and Sweet Olive is important to know. While considering everything about Savannah Holly and Sweet Olive Care, growing season is an essential factor. Savannah Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Savannah Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Savannah Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Olive is Acidic, Neutral.
Savannah Holly and Sweet Olive Physical Information
Savannah Holly and Sweet Olive physical information is very important for comparison. Savannah Holly height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Sweet Olive height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Savannah Holly and Sweet Olive are as follows:
Savannah Holly flower color: White
Savannah Holly leaf color: Green
Sweet Olive flower color: White and Orange
- Sweet Olive leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Savannah Holly and Sweet Olive
Care of Savannah Holly and Sweet Olive include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Savannah Holly pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Sweet Olive pruning is done Remove no more than one-third of each branch. In summer Savannah Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.