Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Osmanthus fragrans
Habitat
shaded woods, Woodlands
Lowland, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Slopes, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-99
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Bees
Allergy
Toxic if not prepared properly
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Flowers, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
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, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Calycanthus floridus
OSMANTHUS delavayi
Common Name
Sweetshrub
Sweet Olive
Tea Olive
Fragrant Olive
In Hindi
sweetshrub
चाय ओलिव
In German
sweetshrub
Tea Olive
In French
sweetshrub
Tea Olive
In Spanish
sweetshrub
té verde oliva
In Greek
sweetshrub
τσάι Ελιάς
In Portuguese
sweetshrub
Tea Olive
In Polish
sweetshrub
Herbata z oliwek
In Latin
sweetshrub
Tea Olive
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Calycanthaceae
Oleaceae
Genus
Calycanthus
Osmanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Sweetshrub and Tea Olive
Season and care of Sweetshrub and Tea Olive is important to know. While considering everything about Sweetshrub and Tea Olive Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tea Olive season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tea Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral and for Tea Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweetshrub and Tea Olive Physical Information
Sweetshrub and Tea Olive physical information is very important for comparison. Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Tea Olive height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Sweetshrub and Tea Olive are as follows:
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Tea Olive flower color: White
- Tea Olive leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Sweetshrub and Tea Olive
Care of Sweetshrub and Tea Olive include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers 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 Sweetshrub 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.