Olea europaea 'Tolleys Upright'
A long lived slow growing Olive with attractive silver-grey foliage and a gnarled grey trunk with age. ‘Tolleys Upright’ is a low fruit bearing, compact growing tree with symmetrical branching making it ideal for hedging, topiary,and containers.
Cultural
Olives require a full sun position and are tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions including poor and rocky soils. Whilst drought tolerant to ensure maximum fruit yield it is important to water well during flower and fruit production especially if growing in containers. Fertilise in autumn and spring.
Landscape Uses
A symbol of peace and happiness the olive tree has been grown for centuries for its fruit, oil and timber. Olives are a perfect choice for Mediterranean, Coastal and low water gardens. They are suitable for windbreaks, screens, topiary or as a specimen tree. Pair with other plants from our Aussie Mediterranean range such as Laurus ‘Flavour Master’ and Westringia ‘Jervis Gem’.