Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
China
Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
Reinikie, Dade, Pike, Suebelle and Golden
Climate
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Slopes, Subtropical climates
Tropical Highlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-99
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
11-6
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Alternate
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Vegetative
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 frequently, Needs more water during establishment, Water during dry weather
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
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 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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
no allergic reactions
drowsiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
Anti-carcinogenic effects, Colon Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Fruits, Pulp, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for fragrance, Used for producing cooking oil, Used as a spice
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
OSMANTHUS delavayi
CASIMIROA edulis
Common Name
Sweet Olive
Tea Olive
Fragrant Olive
White Sapote
In Hindi
चाय ओलिव
White Sapote
In German
Tea Olive
White Sapote
In French
Tea Olive
Sapote blanche
In Spanish
té verde oliva
White Sapote
In Greek
τσάι Ελιάς
White Sapote
In Portuguese
Tea Olive
White Sapote
In Polish
Herbata z oliwek
White Sapote
In Latin
Tea Olive
White Sapote
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Genus
Osmanthus
Casimiroa
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Applicable
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tea Olive and White Sapote
Season and care of Tea Olive and White Sapote is important to know. While considering everything about Tea Olive and White Sapote Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tea Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Sapote season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tea Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Sapote is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tea Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Sapote is Acidic, Neutral.
Tea Olive and White Sapote Physical Information
Tea Olive and White Sapote physical information is very important for comparison. Tea Olive height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas White Sapote height is 610.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Tea Olive and White Sapote are as follows:
Tea Olive flower color: White
Tea Olive leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
White Sapote flower color: Light Green and Ivory
- White Sapote leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Tea Olive and White Sapote
Care of Tea Olive and White Sapote 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 White Sapote pruning is done 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 White Sapote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
