Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Grass
Types
Osmanthus fragrans
Bambusoideae
Habitat
Lowland, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Slopes, Subtropical climates
Dry Forest, hedge rows, open Woodlands, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-99
8-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Light 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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Budding, From Rhizomes, 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
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for fragrance, Used for producing cooking oil, Used as a spice
Economic Purpose, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
OSMANTHUS delavayi
BAMBUSA multiplex
Common Name
Sweet Olive
Tea Olive
Fragrant Olive
Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
In Hindi
चाय ओलिव
हेगड़े बांस
In German
Tea Olive
Hedge Bambus
In French
Tea Olive
Bamboo Hedge
In Spanish
té verde oliva
bambú de cobertura
In Greek
τσάι Ελιάς
hedge Μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Tea Olive
Bamboo Hedge
In Polish
Herbata z oliwek
Żywopłoty Bamboo
In Latin
Tea Olive
Sepi Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Tea Olive and Hedge Bamboo
Season and care of Tea Olive and Hedge Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Tea Olive and Hedge Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tea Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hedge Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tea Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hedge Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tea Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hedge Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tea Olive and Hedge Bamboo Physical Information
Tea Olive and Hedge Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Tea Olive height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Hedge Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Tea Olive and Hedge Bamboo are as follows:
Tea Olive flower color: White
Tea Olive leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Hedge Bamboo flower color:
- Hedge Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Tea Olive and Hedge Bamboo
Care of Tea Olive and Hedge Bamboo 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 Hedge Bamboo pruning is done . In summer Tea Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hedge Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.