Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China, Japan
China
Types
Daphne odora,Daphne. mezereum.,Daphne transatlantica
Osmanthus fragrans
Habitat
shade of upland trees
Lowland, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Slopes, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
7-99
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink, Rose
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
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Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Antiphlogistic, Antispasmodic, Depurative, Opthalmic
Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Making Perfumes
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DAPHNE odora
OSMANTHUS delavayi
Common Name
winter daphne
Sweet Olive
Tea Olive
Fragrant Olive
In Hindi
winter daphne
चाय ओलिव
In German
Daphne odora
Tea Olive
In French
Daphne odora
Tea Olive
In Spanish
Daphne odora
té verde oliva
In Greek
Daphne odora
τσάι Ελιάς
In Portuguese
Daphne odora
Tea Olive
In Polish
Daphne odora
Herbata z oliwek
In Latin
Daphne odora
Tea Olive
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Rosopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Season and Care of Winter Daphne and Tea Olive
Season and care of Winter Daphne and Tea Olive is important to know. While considering everything about Winter Daphne and Tea Olive Care, growing season is an essential factor. Winter Daphne season is Spring and Winter and Tea Olive season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Winter Daphne is Loam, Sand and for Tea Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Winter Daphne is Neutral and for Tea Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Winter Daphne and Tea Olive Physical Information
Winter Daphne and Tea Olive physical information is very important for comparison. Winter Daphne height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Tea Olive height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Winter Daphne and Tea Olive are as follows:
Winter Daphne flower color: White, Pink and Rose
Winter Daphne leaf color: Dark Green
Tea Olive flower color: White
- Tea Olive leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Winter Daphne and Tea Olive
Care of Winter Daphne and Tea Olive include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Winter Daphne pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Winter Daphne 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.