Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Grass
Origin
China
North America, South America, Europe, Southern Africa, Asia
Types
Osmanthus fragrans
Hulled Barley, Hulless Barley, Barley Grits
Habitat
Lowland, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Slopes, Subtropical climates
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-99
-9999
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Brown, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
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 watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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
Do not prune during shooting season
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Eczema, Headache, Itchiness, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Watery eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for fragrance, Used for producing cooking oil, Used as a spice
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Wildflower
Botanical Name
OSMANTHUS delavayi
HORDEUM vulgare
Common Name
Sweet Olive
Tea Olive
Fragrant Olive
Barley
In German
Tea Olive
Gerste
In Spanish
té verde oliva
cebada
In Greek
τσάι Ελιάς
κριθάρι
In Portuguese
Tea Olive
cevada
In Polish
Herbata z oliwek
jęczmień
In Latin
Tea Olive
hordei
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Tea Olive and Barley
Season and care of Tea Olive and Barley is important to know. While considering everything about Tea Olive and Barley Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tea Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Barley season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tea Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Barley is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tea Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Barley is .
Tea Olive and Barley Physical Information
Tea Olive and Barley physical information is very important for comparison. Tea Olive height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Barley height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Tea Olive and Barley are as follows:
Care of Tea Olive and Barley
Care of Tea Olive and Barley 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 Barley pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season. In summer Tea Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Barley needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.