Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Types
Osmanthus fragrans
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Habitat
Lowland, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Slopes, Subtropical climates
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-99
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
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Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
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
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, 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
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
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Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
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
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
OSMANTHUS delavayi
Brunfelsia pauciflora
Common Name
Sweet Olive
Tea Olive
Fragrant Olive
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
In Hindi
चाय ओलिव
Raintree
In German
Tea Olive
raintree
In French
Tea Olive
raintree
In Spanish
té verde oliva
raintree
In Greek
τσάι Ελιάς
Raintree
In Portuguese
Tea Olive
Raintree
In Polish
Herbata z oliwek
Raintree
In Latin
Tea Olive
Raintree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Oleaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Osmanthus
Brunfelsia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Tea Olive and Raintree
Season and care of Tea Olive and Raintree is important to know. While considering everything about Tea Olive and Raintree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tea Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Raintree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tea Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Raintree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tea Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral.
Tea Olive and Raintree Physical Information
Tea Olive and Raintree physical information is very important for comparison. Tea Olive height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Tea Olive and Raintree are as follows:
Tea Olive flower color: White
Tea Olive leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
- Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Tea Olive and Raintree
Care of Tea Olive and Raintree 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 Raintree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Raintree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.