Olea europaea

common Name – olive

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. Many cultivated varieties have been developed from this species, some of which may fruit in UK under favourable conditions.

planting locations and garden types – Coastal -Gravel garden – Patio and container plants -Mediterranean climate plants -City and courtyard gardens – Sub-tropical

1/4 standard olive tree