Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Types
Osmanthus fragrans
Acacia aneura, Corkwood
Habitat
Lowland, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Slopes, Subtropical climates
Scrubs, tussock grasslands, Upland savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-99
10-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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 Winter
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
Do not water excessively
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
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
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Insects, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers, Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for fragrance, Used for producing cooking oil, Used as a spice
Used as a dye, Wood is used fore making tools
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
OSMANTHUS delavayi
ACACIA aneura
Common Name
Sweet Olive
Tea Olive
Fragrant Olive
Mulga, True Mulga
In German
Tea Olive
Mulga
In French
Tea Olive
Mulga
In Spanish
té verde oliva
Mulga
In Greek
τσάι Ελιάς
mulga
In Portuguese
Tea Olive
Mulga
In Polish
Herbata z oliwek
Mulga
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Tea Olive and Mulga Tree
Season and care of Tea Olive and Mulga Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Tea Olive and Mulga Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tea Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mulga Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tea Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mulga Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tea Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mulga Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tea Olive and Mulga Tree Physical Information
Tea Olive and Mulga Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Tea Olive height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Mulga Tree height is 550.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Tea Olive and Mulga Tree are as follows:
Tea Olive flower color: White
Tea Olive leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Mulga Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
- Mulga Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Tea Olive and Mulga Tree
Care of Tea Olive and Mulga Tree 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 Mulga Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Tea Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mulga Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.