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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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Olea - Growing Guide

Evergreen
Leathery, elliptic to lance-shaped, irregularly-toothed leaves to 8cm (3in) long, grey-green above, silvery grey-green beneath.
Height
10m (33ft)
Spread
10m (33ft)
Fruit
Plants which produce an edible or ornamental fruit
Tall Shrub
Or slow-growing tree developing a rounded head. Produces fruit to 4cm (1½in) long
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F)
Full sun

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Additional Features

	Good to know	Self-pollinating form. Can be pruned to shape. Ultimate size in 20-50 years
	Medicinal properties
	Pests & Diseases	Scale insects.
	Place of origin	Mediterranean.
	Resistant to honey fungus	These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.

Flower Shape

Panicles

Axillary panicles to 5cm (2in) long

Garden Location/Conditions

	Sub-tropical / mediterranean
	Suitable for small gardens

Hardiness

Frost hardy (down to -5)

Pruning group

Pruning group 1

Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

Scented Plants

Scented flowers

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Soil Conditions

Fertile well drained soil

With sharp drainage

Tree Shape

Rounded to broadly spreading

Olea - Growing Guide