Olea europaea
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Family Name:
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Oleaceae |
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Common Name:
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Olive Tree |
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Size:
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7m tall x 7m wide |
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Frost Tolerance:
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High |
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Growth Rate:
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Slow |
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Description:
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A long lived evergreen tree with grey silver foliage and white flowers in spring. The flowers are followed by green fruit ripening to black through summer and autumn. |
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Position:
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Best in full sun in well drained soil. |
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Care:
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To ensure good fruit production water well during flowering and fruit formation. Fertilise in autumn and spring with a high nitrogen fertiliser. |
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Features:
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• Tough ornamental tree • Long lived • Suitable for containers |
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Sizes Grown:
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25cm, 20cm, 40cm |
