Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Caribbean, South America
China
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Osmanthus fragrans
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Lowland, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Slopes, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
7-99
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular 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
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
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
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
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
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
OSMANTHUS delavayi
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Sweet Olive
Tea Olive
Fragrant Olive
In German
Zuckerapfel
Tea Olive
In French
Sugar Apple
Tea Olive
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
té verde oliva
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
τσάι Ελιάς
In Portuguese
Pinha
Tea Olive
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Herbata z oliwek
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Tea Olive
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Lamiales
Family
Annonaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Tea Olive
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Tea Olive is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Tea Olive Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Tea Olive season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Tea Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tea Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sugar Apple and Tea Olive Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Tea Olive physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Tea Olive height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Tea Olive are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Tea Olive flower color: White
- Tea Olive leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Sugar Apple and Tea Olive
Care of Sugar Apple and Tea Olive include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape 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 Sugar Apple 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.