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) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | Can attain heights of 20 feet, but usually 6-8 feet |
Plant Spread: | 10 to 15 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen Broadleaf |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous Fragrant |
Flower Color: | White |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring Late spring or early summer Other: Sporadic blooms during the summer months. |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Suitable Locations: | Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree Espalier |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Flowering Tree |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Resistances: | Fire Resistant Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
flaflwrgrl | On November 29, 2017 | Bloomed Blooming when I purchased it yesterday. Smells like sheer heaven! |
Chantell | On October 15, 2021 | Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc) Gave to a friend to make room for 3 other Tea Olives |
Chantell | On May 6, 2021 | Obtained plant Lucked out and Walmart had these again...just in time to purchase for the new home. Will most like plant in front left flower bed against right side of garage. LOVE the scent of these!! |
Chantell | On April 16, 2016 | Obtained plant Planted in ground (3' at time of purchase) - far left - in upper flower bed |
paleohunter | On April 26, 2021 | Cuttings took |
paleohunter | On November 26, 2020 | Cuttings took |
paleohunter | On September 7, 2020 | Potted up |
paleohunter | On June 13, 2020 | Cuttings took |
WebTucker | On November 16, 2021 | Bloomed |