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    OLEA
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    OLEA

    Commonly known as Olive

    Genus of about 40 species of evergreen trees and shrubs often found in dry, rocky places in the Mediterranean and Africa to Central Asia and Australasia.

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    Plant Details
    • Good to know
      Wind pollinated trees. Several trees have scientifically proven ages of 2000 years and older and are still producing fruit.
    • Medicinal properties
      Health benefits are claimed from the consumption of the fruit, oil and tea made from the leaves.
    • Pests & Diseases
      Scale insects.
    • Place of origin
      Mediterranean, Africa, central Asia, Australasia.
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Evergreen
      Opposite, leathery, entire or toothed leaves.
    • White
      Or off-white.
    • Frost hardy (down to -5)
    • Fruit
      Plants which produce an edible or ornamental fruit
    • Tree
      Trees and shrubs.
    • Will grow outside in milder locations
      This could include plants which would survive happily in a greenhouse or conservatory if not in a mild location. If you have a sheltered spot in your garden then it may do well here.
      Loam based compost with some sharp sand for glasshouse cultivation - full light
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Soil Conditions
      Fertile well drained soil
      With sharp drainage
    • Sun Requirements
      Full sun
    Olea - Growing Guide
    Trees - Care Guide

    Varieties
    OLEA europaea
    Common olive
    Small white flowers and leathery green leaves, silver beneath
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £25.00
    Large
    £55.00
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    Available late spring to early summer 2025
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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