Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
China
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Osmanthus fragrans
it is a type of birch
Habitat
Lowland, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Slopes, Subtropical climates
Hillside, Mountain tops
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-99
4-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White
Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Bronze, Sandy 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
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
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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
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 to half of its height
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Borers, Chlorosis
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for fragrance, Used for producing cooking oil, Used as a spice
Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
OSMANTHUS delavayi
BETULA alleghaniensis
Common Name
Sweet Olive
Tea Olive
Fragrant Olive
Yellow Birch
In Hindi
चाय ओलिव
Yellow Birch
In German
Tea Olive
Yellow Birch
In French
Tea Olive
bouleau jaune
In Spanish
té verde oliva
Abedul amarillo
In Greek
τσάι Ελιάς
κίτρινο Birch
In Portuguese
Tea Olive
κίτρινο Birch
In Polish
Herbata z oliwek
żółte brzozy
In Latin
Tea Olive
Birch flavum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Oleaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Tea Olive and Yellow Birch
Season and care of Tea Olive and Yellow Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Tea Olive and Yellow Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tea Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yellow Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tea Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Tea Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Tea Olive and Yellow Birch Physical Information
Tea Olive and Yellow Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Tea Olive height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Tea Olive and Yellow Birch are as follows:
Tea Olive flower color: White
Tea Olive leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
- Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Tea Olive and Yellow Birch
Care of Tea Olive and Yellow Birch 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 Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height. In summer Tea Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.