Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Asia, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
China
Types
Apricot Gold, Butter Yellow, Orange Supreme, Dan
Mahonia bealei, Mahonia japonica, Mahonia shenii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden Canopy
Dry areas, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 8
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Orange
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, Black
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval, Finely Dentate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Fall, Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood cuttings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove no more than one-third of each branch
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-purpose dry fertilizer
Mulch, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Galls, Insects, Leaf spot, Rust, Scale, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Heartburn, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used as insect repellent, Used in herbal medicines, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
OSMANTHUS fragrans
MAHONIA fortunei
Common Name
Sweet olive, Sweet osmanthus, Tea olive
Mahonia
In Hindi
Sweet Olive
Mahonia
In German
Sweet Olive
Mahonia
In French
Olive douce
Mahonia
In Spanish
Oliva dulce
Mahonia
In Greek
γλυκό Ελιά
Mahonia
In Portuguese
Olive doce
mahonia
In Polish
słodki Olive
Mahonia
In Latin
Dulce Olive
Mahonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Ranunculales
Family
Oleaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Oleeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Sweet Olive and Mahonia
Season and care of Sweet Olive and Mahonia is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Olive and Mahonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mahonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sweet Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mahonia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sweet Olive is Acidic, Neutral and for Mahonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Sweet Olive and Mahonia Physical Information
Sweet Olive and Mahonia physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Olive height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Mahonia height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Olive and Mahonia are as follows:
Sweet Olive flower color: White and Orange
Sweet Olive leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Mahonia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Mahonia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sweet Olive and Mahonia
Care of Sweet Olive and Mahonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Olive pruning is done Remove no more than one-third of each branch and Mahonia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sweet Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mahonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.