Tea Olive Apricot Echo 3 Gal

Uses in the Garden:

Tea Olives are incredibly versatile and offer a multitude of practical applications in your garden. Their most renowned feature, their enchanting fragrance, makes them a delightful choice for various purposes. Plant them near your outdoor seating areas, patios, or lanais to create an inviting atmosphere filled with their sweet scent.

Beyond this, Tea Olives also serve as an excellent natural privacy screen or hedge, thanks to their evergreen nature and moderate height. Furthermore, they attract beneficial pollinators like butterflies and provide shelter for small birds, contributing to the biodiversity of your garden.

If space is limited, consider planting Tea Olives in containers to adorn your porch or patio. Whether you have a formal garden, a cottage-style garden, or a tropical paradise, Tea Olives can complement and enhance the beauty of your outdoor space in a variety of ways.

Care and Maintenance Tips:

•  Planting: Choose a well-draining location in your garden with partial to full sun exposure. Ensure you provide ample space for the plant to grow to its full height and width potential.
• Soil: Tea Olives prefer slightly acidic soil, so amend your garden bed with organic matter to achieve the right pH level.
• Watering: Initially, water regularly to establish a strong root system. Once established, Tea Olives are drought-tolerant but appreciate occasional deep watering during dry spells.
• Pruning: Prune lightly after the first flowering in spring to maintain the desired shape and size. You can also shape them into small trees or elegant shrubs.
• Fertilizing: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in the spring to promote healthy growth and abundant flowering.

Interesting Facts

1. Tea Olives also attract various pollinators, including bees and butterflies. Their nectar-rich flowers provide sustenance for these important insects.

2. Tea Olives are known for their ability to produce flowers multiple times throughout the year.

3. The name "Tea Olive" comes from the delightful fragrance of its flowers, which are often described as having a scent reminiscent of ripe peaches, apricots, or even black tea.

Incorporating Tea Olives into your Jacksonville garden adds natural beauty and fills the air with an exquisite fragrance. Visit our Earthworks Garden Center to explore Tea Olives and discover more ways to enhance your garden's charm.