Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Heteromeles arbutifolia
Osmanthus fragrans
Habitat
Foot Hills, low mountains, Woodlands
Lowland, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Slopes, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
7-99
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange Red
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require water in summer, Requires watering in the growing season
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water deeply about once a week
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Solid Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Root Pathogen
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Body Ache, Stomach pain
Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Sauces
Culinary use, Used for fragrance, Used for producing cooking oil, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
HETEROMELES arbutifolia
OSMANTHUS delavayi
Common Name
Christmas Berry, California Holly
Sweet Olive
Tea Olive
Fragrant Olive
In German
Toyon
Tea Olive
In French
Toyon
Tea Olive
In Spanish
Toyon
té verde oliva
In Greek
Toyon
τσάι Ελιάς
In Portuguese
Toyon
Tea Olive
In Polish
Toyon
Herbata z oliwek
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Heteromeles
Osmanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Toyon and Tea Olive
Season and care of Toyon and Tea Olive is important to know. While considering everything about Toyon and Tea Olive Care, growing season is an essential factor. Toyon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tea Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Toyon is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tea Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Toyon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tea Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Toyon and Tea Olive Physical Information
Toyon and Tea Olive physical information is very important for comparison. Toyon height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Tea Olive height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Toyon and Tea Olive are as follows:
Toyon flower color: White
Toyon leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tea Olive flower color: White
- Tea Olive leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Toyon and Tea Olive
Care of Toyon and Tea Olive include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Toyon pruning is done and 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. In summer Toyon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tea Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.