Dwarf Olive Tree Dimensions
It can be used as a hedge.
Dwarf olive tree dimensions. This dwarf fruitless olive was introduced by monrovia in 1987. Added to cart add to cart favourite favourite add to collection compare print download email share tweet. Most years will set no crop occasionally will set a light crop of small olives. Ornamental neat rows of branches set with equally neat rows of smallish leaves.
This dwarf growing olive tree has attractive grey green foliage and masses of fruit in spring and summer. Its ancestor is olea europea the fruiting olive of the mediterranean which descended in antiquity from a scrubby wild olive known in the holy land. The popular arbequina olive from catalonia is often recommended for containers. Even in a container olive trees can reach 10 ft.
Drought tolerant once established. Select a location for your dwarf olive tree that is located in full sun and well drained soil. You can keep your tree smaller with annual pruning or choose a dwarf variety. The fruits are small and light brown with a firm texture and mild fruity taste.
With very little water requirements once established this resilient medium sized tree can grow with a widespread making this a great tree for use as a canopy tree for shade or as a silhouette. This oleaster angustifolia contributes the shorter stature to the contemporary plants.