OLEA

Commonly known as Olive

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Olea - Growing Guide

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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
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.

RHS group 1
Scented Plants
Scented flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Soil Conditions
Fertile well drained soil - with sharp drainage
Tree Shape
Rounded to broadly spreading