Olea europaea Sylvestris
Wild Olive
Flower Color
Description
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.
Mature Height
8m
Mature Spread
2.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.2 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H0
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 8-11
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
CoastalGravel gardenPatio and container plantsMediterranean climate plantsCity and courtyard gardensSub-tropicalEdible fruit
Available Variants
| Container Size | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| VSP176040V0000P01820 | €325.00 | |
| MediumP176040V3002P01010 | €172.50 | |
| VSP176040V0000H10010 | €82.50 | |
| 2.5LP176040V0025Z00010 | €9.63 | |
| H: 20cmP176040V0040Z00010 | €1.50 | |
| 1.1LP176040V0011Z00010 | €5.50 | |
| 15LP176040V0150Z00010 | €33.00 | |
| 2.5LP176040V0025Z00020 | €5.50 |
All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.