Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
China
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Types
Osmanthus fragrans
Waterer Scotch Pine
Habitat
Lowland, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Slopes, Subtropical climates
Mediterranean region, Rock outcrops, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-99
3-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White
Purple, Red, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Greyish Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Cuttings, 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 over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
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
Average
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
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Bees
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
-
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Skin irritation, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
-
Promotes healthy skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
Antibiotic, Bronchitis, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowering Tips, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for fragrance, Used for producing cooking oil, Used as a spice
Application in Furniture, Condiment, Food for animals, Paper pulp, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
OSMANTHUS delavayi
PINUS sylvestris
Common Name
Sweet Olive
Tea Olive
Fragrant Olive
Scotch pine, Scot pine
In Hindi
चाय ओलिव
स्कॉच पाइन
In German
Tea Olive
Waldkiefer
In French
Tea Olive
Pin sylvestre
In Spanish
té verde oliva
Pinus sylvestris
In Greek
τσάι Ελιάς
Σκωτσέζοι πεύκο
In Portuguese
Tea Olive
Pinheiro-da-escócia
In Polish
Herbata z oliwek
Sosna zwyczajna
In Latin
Tea Olive
Scott abiit
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Tea Olive and Scot Pine
Season and care of Tea Olive and Scot Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Tea Olive and Scot Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tea Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Scot Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tea Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Scot Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tea Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Scot Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Tea Olive and Scot Pine Physical Information
Tea Olive and Scot Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Tea Olive height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Scot Pine height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Tea Olive and Scot Pine are as follows:
Tea Olive flower color: White
Tea Olive leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Scot Pine flower color: Purple, Red and Tan
- Scot Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Tea Olive and Scot Pine
Care of Tea Olive and Scot Pine 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 Scot Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Tea Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Scot Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.