Folks: tea olive deserves a resurgence. Mandarin hat plant This Himalayan shrub is easy to grow and its flowers are irresistible to butterflies Sometimes called sweet osmanthus, tea olive can grow ...

The Pacific tea plant is a shrub with double red flowers and burgundy bronze foliage. Its blooms last for about six to eight weeks, with a few more flowers blooming in late summer and fall. It ...

Q: Is it possible to propagate a new tea olive shrub from new-growth cuttings? A: Yes, tea olives may be propagated from new growth. Mix equal portions of potting soil, sand and peat (or Perlite ...

Hardy in zones 4 to 8, fully grown bushes are typically 3 feet tall and 5 feet wide, offering a compact shrub option for your yard. New Jersey tea is a sweetly fragrant addition to a native plant ...