Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Types
Not Available
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,
Habitat
Lowland, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Slopes, Subtropical climates
Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-99
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water deeply about once a week
Requires regular watering
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
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
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
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Itchiness, Stomach burn
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for fragrance, Used for producing cooking oil, Used as a spice
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
OSMANTHUS delavayi
BERBERIS soulieana
Common Name
Sweet Olive
Tea Olive
Fragrant Olive
Barberry
In Hindi
चाय ओलिव
Burberry
In German
Tea Olive
Burberry
In French
Tea Olive
Burberry
In Spanish
té verde oliva
Burberry
In Greek
τσάι Ελιάς
Burberry
In Portuguese
Tea Olive
Burberry
In Polish
Herbata z oliwek
kwaśnica
In Latin
Tea Olive
Barberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Ranunculales
Family
Oleaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Tea Olive and Barberry
Season and care of Tea Olive and Barberry is important to know. While considering everything about Tea Olive and Barberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tea Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tea Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tea Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tea Olive and Barberry Physical Information
Tea Olive and Barberry physical information is very important for comparison. Tea Olive height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Tea Olive and Barberry are as follows:
Tea Olive flower color: White
Tea Olive leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Barberry flower color: Yellow
- Barberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Tea Olive and Barberry
Care of Tea Olive and Barberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Tea Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Barberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
