Oldham's Itea (Itea Oldhamii) is a perennial shrub in the Iteaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 7-9. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Itea oldhamii is an evergreen shrub with a compact growth habit, native to East Asia, particularly from Nansei-shoto to northern Taiwan. It features juvenile holly-like leaves that mature into entire leaves and produces small white flowers.

Oldham's Itea

Oldham's Itea

Itea Oldhamii

Itea oldhamii is an evergreen shrub with a compact growth habit, native to East Asia, particularly from Nansei-shoto to northern Taiwan. It features juvenile holly-like leaves that mature into entire leaves and produces small white flowers.

Quick Facts

Type
shrub
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
7-9

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, peaty
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, ornamental shrub, pollinator attractor

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Oldham's Itea

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Oldham's Itea
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Taxonomy

Family:Iteaceae
Genus:Itea