Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern United States
China
Types
Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
Osmanthus fragrans
Habitat
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Lowland, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Slopes, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
7-99
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Reduce water once established
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
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Annosus Root Rot, Rust, Scale insects
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Small mammals, Squirrels
Bees
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism
Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Flowers, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used in construction
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
-
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Pinus elliottii
OSMANTHUS delavayi
Common Name
slash pine
Sweet Olive
Tea Olive
Fragrant Olive
In Hindi
स्लेश पाइन
चाय ओलिव
In German
Schrägstrich Kiefer
Tea Olive
In French
slash pine
Tea Olive
In Spanish
pino slash
té verde oliva
In Greek
κάθετο πεύκης
τσάι Ελιάς
In Portuguese
pinho barra
Tea Olive
In Polish
sosny ukośnik
Herbata z oliwek
In Latin
VULNUS pinus
Tea Olive
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Slash Pine and Tea Olive
Season and care of Slash Pine and Tea Olive is important to know. While considering everything about Slash Pine and Tea Olive Care, growing season is an essential factor. Slash Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tea Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand and for Tea Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Tea Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Slash Pine and Tea Olive Physical Information
Slash Pine and Tea Olive physical information is very important for comparison. Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Tea Olive height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Slash Pine and Tea Olive are as follows:
Slash Pine flower color: Yellow
Slash Pine leaf color: Green
Tea Olive flower color: White
- Tea Olive leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Slash Pine and Tea Olive
Care of Slash Pine and Tea Olive include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Slash Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Slash Pine 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.