Description

Bring a taste of the Mediterranean to your South London garden with the beautifully architectural Olea europaea – better known as the olive tree. This bushy form is perfect for patios, terraces, and front gardens, offering year-round silvery-green foliage and a distinctive sculptural shape. Ideal as a statement in containers or a pair to flank a doorway, and it looks stunning when teamed with lavender, rosemary, or grasses for that relaxed, sun-soaked look.

Plants supplied in a growers pot.

Key Features & Care:

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  Mature Height: 4–8m (can be kept much lower with pruning)


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  Mature Spread: 2–4m


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  Flower Colour: Pale yellow-green (small and inconspicuous)


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  Flowering Period: Spring


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  Foliage: Evergreen


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  Fragrant: No


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  Growth Rate: Slow to moderate


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  Hardiness: Hardy in most UK gardens, particularly in urban and coastal settings


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  Position: Full sun


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  Soil Moisture: Moist but well-drained (drought-tolerant once established)


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  Soil PH: Acid to neutral


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  Soil Type: Loam, clay, or sand – prefers free-draining conditions


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  Wildlife Friendly: Provides shelter for birds and insects

Perfect For:

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  Coastal and urban gardens


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  Stylish patio pots or front door planters


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  Mediterranean-style planting schemes


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  Evergreen structure with year-round appeal

How to Grow:

Plant in a sunny, sheltered spot with free-draining soil or compost. Prune lightly to shape in spring or late summer and avoid overwatering. Perfectly suited to container life in South London microclimates.

Please note:

Images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may look different.