Olea europaea 'Del Morocco' Standard
Standards are a classic and popular form of topiary, featuring plants with clear, straight stems topped by a well-defined, rounded canopy, resembling a lollipop shape. Olive 'Del Morocco' is a long lived and slow growing evergreen tree that has attractive silver-grey foliage and a gnarled grey trunk with age. Small white flowers are on show during spring followed by green fruit which ripens to black in autumn. Fruit are small to medium in size weighing 3-4g. They have an early start to bearing with high yields and medium oil content.
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
Standards make striking features in garden beds and look exceptional when paired with low shrubs or groundcovers. Matching pairs are particularly effective for framing entrances and walkways, whether planted in containers or directly in the ground. For containers, shorter standards typically provide the best visual balance, while taller standards are more suited to garden beds.
Dimensions
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