Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
China
Central America, Europe, North America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Slopes, Subtropical climates
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-99
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Grafting, 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
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
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
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Not Available
Botanical Name
OSMANTHUS delavayi
Malus sylvestris
Common Name
Sweet Olive
Tea Olive
Fragrant Olive
European crab apple
In Hindi
चाय ओलिव
european crab apple
In German
Tea Olive
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
In French
Tea Olive
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
In Spanish
té verde oliva
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
In Greek
τσάι Ελιάς
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
In Portuguese
Tea Olive
Malus sylvestris
In Polish
Herbata z oliwek
Jabłoń dzika
In Latin
Tea Olive
european crab apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Tea Olive and European Crab Apple
Season and care of Tea Olive and European Crab Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Tea Olive and European Crab Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tea Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and European Crab Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tea Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand and for European Crab Apple is Loamy while the PH of soil for Tea Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for European Crab Apple is Neutral.
Tea Olive and European Crab Apple Physical Information
Tea Olive and European Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Tea Olive height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Tea Olive and European Crab Apple are as follows:
Tea Olive flower color: White
Tea Olive leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
European Crab Apple flower color: White
- European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Tea Olive and European Crab Apple
Care of Tea Olive and European Crab Apple 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 European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Tea Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.