General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Tree
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 8 to 15 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Broadleaf
Fruit: Showy
Other: 1/2 inch blue-black to purplish-black drupes
Flowers: Fragrant
Flower Color: White
Other: White to pale yellow
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late summer or early fall
Fall
Uses: Windbreak or Hedge
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Drought tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

Common names
  • Tea Olive
  • Fragrant Olive
  • Sweet Olive

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