A fragrant evergreen shrub with glossy green leaves and small, sweetly scented white or orange flowers. Blooms in fall and spring, adding a pleasant aroma to gardens. Grows 10-15 feet tall but can be pruned for hedges or screens. Drought-tolerant after root establishment and low-maintenance.Mosquitoes cant stand the fragrant smell of this tree so it is considered a natural repellent. Tea Tree has been known to be effective for insect bites and allergies as well.
Growth Habit: Shrub, hedge, tree, 10ft high by 6-8ft wide
Native Origin: East Asia
Hardiness Zone: 8-10
Environmental Needs: Full Sun to Part Shade
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
Maintenance: Apply a complete fertilizer in early spring such as 10-10-10, preferably one with slow-release nitrogen and follow the directions on the packaging. There is no need to prune this shrub unless you want to limit size or shape. If pruning is desired, prune in late winter or early spring. Tea Olives bloom on new growth so keep that in mind when planning your pruning.
A fragrant evergreen shrub with glossy green leaves and small, sweetly scented white or orange flowers. Blooms in fall and spring, adding a pleasant aroma to gardens. Grows 10-15 feet tall but can be pruned for hedges or screens. Drought-tolerant after root establishment and low-maintenance.Mosquitoes cant stand the fragrant smell of this tree so it is considered a natural repellent. Tea Tree has been known to be effective for insect bites and allergies as well.
Growth Habit: Shrub, hedge, tree, 10ft high by 6-8ft wide
Native Origin: East Asia
Hardiness Zone: 8-10
Environmental Needs: Full Sun to Part Shade
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
Maintenance: Apply a complete fertilizer in early spring such as 10-10-10, preferably one with slow-release nitrogen and follow the directions on the packaging. There is no need to prune this shrub unless you want to limit size or shape. If pruning is desired, prune in late winter or early spring. Tea Olives bloom on new growth so keep that in mind when planning your pruning.
