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