Botanical Name: Common Names:
Olea europaea Flemings Jumbo Olive,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Citrus & Fruit, Hedging / Screening, Trees Dense, Upright
Description:
The olive is one of the oldest cultivated plants in history, grown for its fruit and oil production as well as ornamental use. Grows approx. 4-5m tall it has dark glossy green leaves with silver under sides. There are many varieties commercially available. All fruit harvested requires processing before eating. A very hardy tree that thrives in Mediterranean conditions looks great as a feature specimen avenue or hedge. It can also be trained to grow as a espalier or a standard. 'Flemings Jumbo' is a heavy cropper with large leaves and fruit. Great olive for oil.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 4-10m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any, Well Drained
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