Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
China
Mediterranean
Types
Osmanthus fragrans
Arbutus unedo
Habitat
Lowland, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Slopes, Subtropical climates
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-99
8-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark 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
Orbiculate
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, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
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
Requires regular watering
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
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 in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for fragrance, Used for producing cooking oil, Used as a spice
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
OSMANTHUS delavayi
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
Common Name
Sweet Olive
Tea Olive
Fragrant Olive
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
In Hindi
चाय ओलिव
झरबेरी पेड़
In German
Tea Olive
Erdbeerbaum
In French
Tea Olive
arbousier
In Spanish
té verde oliva
Árbol de fresa
In Greek
τσάι Ελιάς
φράουλα δέντρο
In Portuguese
Tea Olive
medronheiro
In Polish
Herbata z oliwek
Strawberry Tree
In Latin
Tea Olive
arbutus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Oleaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Tea Olive and Strawberry Tree
Season and care of Tea Olive and Strawberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Tea Olive and Strawberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tea Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tea Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tea Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Tea Olive and Strawberry Tree Physical Information
Tea Olive and Strawberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Tea Olive height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Tea Olive and Strawberry Tree are as follows:
Tea Olive flower color: White
Tea Olive leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
- Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Tea Olive and Strawberry Tree
Care of Tea Olive and Strawberry 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 Strawberry Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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 Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.