Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
Habitat
Lowland, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Slopes, Subtropical climates
moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-99
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
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 over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Consistently
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
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
Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for fragrance, Used for producing cooking oil, Used as a spice
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Sometimes used for making wine
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
OSMANTHUS delavayi
RHODODENDRON
Common Name
Sweet Olive
Tea Olive
Fragrant Olive
Rhododendron
In Hindi
चाय ओलिव
rhododendron
In German
Tea Olive
Rhododendron
In French
Tea Olive
rhododendron
In Spanish
té verde oliva
rododendro
In Greek
τσάι Ελιάς
ροδοδάφνη
In Portuguese
Tea Olive
rododendro
In Polish
Herbata z oliwek
rododendron
In Latin
Tea Olive
Rhododendron
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Oleaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Osmanthus
Rhododendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Rhodoreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Ericoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tea Olive and Rhododendron
Season and care of Tea Olive and Rhododendron is important to know. While considering everything about Tea Olive and Rhododendron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tea Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tea Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tea Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rhododendron is Acidic.
Tea Olive and Rhododendron Physical Information
Tea Olive and Rhododendron physical information is very important for comparison. Tea Olive height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Tea Olive and Rhododendron are as follows:
Tea Olive flower color: White
Tea Olive leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Rhododendron flower color: Red
- Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Care of Tea Olive and Rhododendron
Care of Tea Olive and Rhododendron 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 Rhododendron pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove short twigs. In summer Tea Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water.