Plant Family

Oleaceae

5 plants in database

Oleaceae in this database spans zones 3-10 with 5 species, so design it as a guild component instead of a monoculture block. Use its strongest role (Ornamental) intentionally and manage spacing for airflow because there are 4 recurring pests in this family. Anchor it in the Tree layer and pair with unrelated support species in other layers; if you save seed from multiple cultivars, isolate flowering plants to reduce accidental crosses within the family.

Wikipedia — Oleaceae
Plants in Database
5
Common Pests
4
Zone Range
3–10
Tree
3 plants
Shrub
3 plants

Common Functions in This Family

Ornamental×5 Wildlife Attractor×4 Border Plant×3 Pollinator×2 Shade Provider×2 Medicinal×2

Shared Pest Pressure

Pests That Target Oleaceae

Showing pests affecting 2+ plants in this family. Click any pest for organic control methods.

Scale Insects
80% of family
Coccoidea
Aphids
60% of family
Aphidoidea
Borers
40% of family
Various (e.g., Cerambycidae, Sesiidae)
Japanese Beetles
40% of family
Popillia japonica

All Oleaceae Plants — 5 total

Fringe Tree
Chionanthus virginicus
Olive Tree
Olea europaea
Persian Lilac
Syringa × persica
Tea Olive
Osmanthus fragrans
Wild Olive
Osmanthus americanus