Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plant, Perennial
Origin
China
California, Caribbean, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Slopes, Subtropical climates
Chaparral, Foot Hills, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-99
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Variety of colors
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
Gray, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Gray, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Gray, Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Cuttings
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
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Bees
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for fragrance, Used for producing cooking oil, Used as a spice
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
OSMANTHUS delavayi
Rosa californica
Common Name
Sweet Olive
Tea Olive
Fragrant Olive
California wildrose, California rose
In Hindi
चाय ओलिव
कैलिफोर्निया गुलाब
In German
Tea Olive
Kalifornische Hecken-Rose
In French
Tea Olive
Le rosier de Californie
In Spanish
té verde oliva
Rosa californica
In Greek
τσάι Ελιάς
Καλιφόρνια αυξήθηκε
In Portuguese
Tea Olive
California aumentou
In Polish
Herbata z oliwek
California róży
In Latin
Tea Olive
California resurrexit
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Tea Olive and California Rose
Season and care of Tea Olive and California Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Tea Olive and California Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tea Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and California Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tea Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand and for California Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tea Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for California Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Tea Olive and California Rose Physical Information
Tea Olive and California Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Tea Olive height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas California Rose height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Tea Olive and California Rose are as follows:
Tea Olive flower color: White
Tea Olive leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
California Rose flower color: Variety of colors
- California Rose leaf color: Gray and Gray Green
Care of Tea Olive and California Rose
Care of Tea Olive and California Rose 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 California Rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tea Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer California Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.