Olive Olea europaea (On Stem) 1/4 Std
Product Code: 303125
£79.99
- O. europaea has a rugged, much-branched habit and slow growth, eventually 4.5-9m. Leaves are narrowly obovate or oval, to 7.5cm long, leathery, silvery beneath. Very small white flowers are borne in axillary racemes to 5cm long. Fruit rarely produced in Britain
- Foliage: Evergreen Habit: Bushy
- Position: Full sun. Aspect: South-facing.
- Soil: Loam, Sand, Clay, Chalk. Moisture: Well-drained. pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Ultimate height: 4-8 metres. Ultimate spread: 1.5-2.5 metres. Time to ultimate height: 20-50 years
- Suggested planting locations: City and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants, Coastal, Gravel garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Sub-tropical
Description
Description
A rounded evergreen tree with grey-green, leathery leaves and tiny, creamy-white summer flowers followed by edible fruits ripening to black. Half hardy, needs well drained soil in sheltered full sun.
