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Olea europaea Spiral / 22Cm / 100Cm
Olea europaea
Confirmed format: 4 litre pot
Plant Highlights
- Mature sculptural bonsai form
- Silvery evergreen foliage
- Characterful gnarled trunk
- Mediterranean style
- Outstanding architectural specimen
Overview
Olea europaea, commonly known as the Olive Tree, is a timeless Mediterranean evergreen renowned for its characterful gnarled trunk and striking silvery-green leaves. Supplied as a mature sculptural bonsai form in a 22cm pot at approximately 100cm tall, this architectural specimen brings instant warmth and structure to your outdoor space. Its evergreen canopy offers year-round interest, while small creamy-white flowers appear from late spring to early summer, occasionally followed by olives in warm, favourable seasons.
Why We Love It
- Mature sculptural bonsai form creates an instant focal point.
- Silvery-green evergreen leaves provide year-round structure and interest.
- Characterful gnarled trunk and naturally rugged bark deliver timeless Mediterranean style.
- Demonstrates excellent drought tolerance once established.
- Well suited to containers, courtyards and luxury patio displays.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Olea europaea |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Olive |
| Plant Type | Evergreen tree |
| Foliage | Silvery-green evergreen leaves |
| Flowers | Small creamy-white flowers |
| Flowering Season | Late spring to early summer |
| Growth Habit | Mature sculptural bonsai form |
| Growth Rate | Slow-growing |
| Mature Height | 4–8m if grown naturally |
| Position | Full sun in a sheltered position |
| Soil | Fertile, free-draining soil |
Growing Guide
| Position | Plant in full sun in a warm, sheltered location protected from cold winds. A south- or west-facing aspect is ideal. |
|---|---|
| Watering | Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a strong root system. Once established, olive trees are drought tolerant. |
| Soil | Grow in fertile, free-draining soil. Suitable for loam, chalk or sandy soils, provided drainage is excellent. |
| Winter Care | Hardy in sheltered Irish gardens. Protect container-grown specimens and the canopy with horticultural fleece if required during severe cold. |
| Pruning | Prune lightly in late spring or early summer to maintain the sculptural bonsai form. |
Perfect For
- Creating a striking focal point
- Mediterranean-style gardens
- Courtyard gardens
- Luxury patio displays
- Container planting
Good to Know
- Supplied in a 22cm pot at an initial height of approximately 100cm.
- Features a mature sculptural bonsai form with a characterful gnarled trunk and natural rugged bark.
- Can produce olives in warm, favourable seasons.
Product Information
| Botanical Name | Olea europaea |
|---|---|
| Confirmed Format | 22cm pot |
| Supplied Height | 100cm |
| Foliage Persistence | Evergreen |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
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