Olea europaea 'Frantoio'
Olea europaea ‘Frantoio’ – Frantoio Olive
Evergreen · Full Sun
Mature size: 5m–8m high × 4m–6m wide
- Evergreen
- Full Sun
- Mature height5m–8m
- Mature width4m–6m
- Frost Tolerant
- Good in pots
- Flowers
Most loved as the classic Tuscan oil olive, with high yields of fruity, peppery oil on an open, silvery evergreen canopy.
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$500.00
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$500.00
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Mature height & width
Mature height & width
- Mature height
- 5m to 8m (approx.)
- Mature width
- 4m to 6m (approx.)
Pot sizes & dimensions
Pot sizes & dimensions
| Pot / bag size | Width | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| 30cm Pot | 33cm | 30cm |
| 40cm/45L Pot | 44cm | 41.5cm |
| 50cm Pot / 70L Pot | 55cm | 41.8cm |
| 100L Bag | 50.6cm | 52.8cm |
| 150L Bag | 66cm | 55cm |
| 200L Bag | 71.5cm | 60.5cm |
| 300L Bag | 88cm | 63.8cm |
| 400L Bag | 99cm | 66cm |
| 500L Bag | 122cm | 66cm |
| 750L Bag | 134cm | 69cm |
| 1000L Bag | 146.3cm | 71.5cm |
| 2000L Bag | 176cm | 82.5cm |
General planting reference from our existing size guide. Actual containers can vary by supplier and batch; confirm exact dimensions if required.
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See also
See also
Not sure about Frantoio Olive? See also Correggiola Olive Tree ↗ or Mission Olive ↗
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Perfect pairs
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About Olea europaea 'Frantoio'
Olea europaea 'Frantoio' is the classic Tuscan oil olive from central Italy. It carries small to medium fruit with a high oil yield, and the oil is fruity with a peppery finish. Narrow, silvery grey green leaves hold year round, so the tree works as a feature in the garden as well as a productive one.
It grows at a moderate rate into an open, spreading canopy with weeping branch tips, reaching about 5 to 8 metres tall and 4 to 6 metres wide when left untrained. Pruning keeps it lower, so the fruit stays within reach in a home grove or a large pot. It is self fertile, but crops better with a pollinator such as 'Leccino' or 'Pendolino' planted nearby.
Give it full sun and soil that drains freely. Once established it handles drought, heat and wind, and tolerates light to moderate frost. Plant it in a home oil grove, as a feature tree, in a Mediterranean or courtyard garden, or on a rural property.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Frantoio Olive
How big does a Frantoio olive grow?
About 5 to 8 metres tall and 4 to 6 metres wide when left untrained. Regular pruning holds it lower, and it adapts to large pots.
Does it need another tree to fruit?
No. It is self fertile and crops on its own. A pollinator such as 'Leccino' or 'Pendolino' planted nearby lifts yields.
Is Frantoio the same as Correggiola?
In Australia, Correggiola is widely regarded as the same variety as Frantoio or a very close match, and the tree is often sold under that name.
What is the oil like?
Frantoio is grown mainly for oil. The fruit is small to medium with a high oil yield, and the oil is fruity with a peppery finish.
When does it fruit?
Small cream flowers appear in spring. The fruit ripens mid to late in the season, through late autumn into winter.
Is it drought and frost tolerant?
Yes, once established. Water regularly for the first two summers. It tolerates light to moderate frost.
When should I prune it?
In late winter or early spring. Thin the centre to let light in and remove suckers from the base. Olives fruit on the previous year's growth, so avoid heavy cuts every year.
| Mature height | 5m to 8m (approx.) |
|---|---|
| Mature width | 4m to 6m (approx.) |
| Position | Full Sun |
| Growth per year | 30cm to 50cm per year (approx.) |
| Frost | Frost Tolerant |
| Foliage | Evergreen (foliage year round) |
| Form | Spreading · Open Canopy |
| Uses | Feature Tree · Avenue Planting · Edible Garden · Plant in Pots (or) Suitable for Pots · Rural Property Planting |
| Rootball width & depth | View dimensions → |
- Foliage
Evergreen (foliage year round)
- Position
- Form
- Use
- Mature height
- 5m to 8m (approx.)
- Mature width
- 4m to 6m (approx.)
Planting Information
Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Olea europaea ‘Frantoio’ – Frantoio Olive
Olea europaea ‘Frantoio’ – Frantoio Olive is expected to grow 30cm to 50cm per year (approx.).
Long Term Care For Your Olea europaea ‘Frantoio’ – Frantoio Olive
Planting Your Olea europaea ‘Frantoio’ – Frantoio Olive in Different Soil
Uses in my Garden
Uses in my Garden
Olea europaea ‘Frantoio’ – Frantoio Olive works in an:
Is Olea europaea ‘Frantoio’ – Frantoio Olive Evergreen or Deciduous?
Olea europaea ‘Frantoio’ – Frantoio Olive is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height: 5m to 8m (approx.)
Mature Width: 4m to 6m (approx.)
Olea europaea ‘Frantoio’ – Frantoio Olive is expected to grow 30cm to 50cm per year (approx.).
Growth Rate of Olea europaea ‘Frantoio’ – Frantoio Olive
Olea europaea ‘Frantoio’ – Frantoio Olive is expected to grow 30cm to 50cm per year (approx.).
They are considered to have a:
Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Olea europaea ‘Frantoio’ – Frantoio Olive
Is Olea europaea ‘Frantoio’ – Frantoio Olive frost tolerant?
Olea europaea ‘Frantoio’ – Frantoio Olive is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.
Does Olea europaea ‘Frantoio’ – Frantoio Olive Flower?
Olea europaea 'Frantoio' carries small, lightly scented cream flowers in spring. Fruit sets through summer and ripens from green to purple black mid to late in the season, through late autumn and winter.
Does Olea europaea ‘Frantoio’ – Frantoio Olive flower?
Flowering Period:
Flower Type:
Flower Colour:
Cream
Is Olea europaea ‘Frantoio’ – Frantoio Olive an Australian Native Tree?
No
Olea europaea ‘Frantoio’ – Frantoio Olive is Native to Selected in Tuscany, central Italy, from olive groves of the Mediterranean basin, and grown worldwide as a leading oil olive.
What is the Wildlife Value of Olea europaea ‘Frantoio’ – Frantoio Olive ?
Ripe olives left on the tree feed birds through winter, and the open silvery canopy gives small birds perches and shelter.
How much Sunlight does Olea europaea ‘Frantoio’ – Frantoio Olive need?
Olea europaea ‘Frantoio’ – Frantoio Olive will thrive best in:
Preferred Soil?
Olea europaea 'Frantoio' needs soil that drains freely and prefers neutral to alkaline pH. It tolerates poor, rocky and sandy ground, but heavy clay or waterlogged sites cause root rot.
Is Olea europaea ‘Frantoio’ – Frantoio Olive Drought Tolerant?
Is Olea europaea ‘Frantoio’ – Frantoio Olive Drought tolerant?
Once established, 'Frantoio' is highly drought tolerant. Water deeply through the first two summers. Trees grown for oil crop better with deep watering during flowering and fruit set.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big does a Frantoio olive grow?
About 5 to 8 metres tall and 4 to 6 metres wide when left untrained.
Does it need another tree to fruit?
No. It is self fertile, but crops better with a pollinator such as 'Leccino' or 'Pendolino'.
Is Frantoio the same as Correggiola?
It is widely regarded as the same or very close, and is often sold as Correggiola in Australia.
What is the oil like?
Fruity with a peppery finish, from a high oil yield.
When does it fruit?
Mid to late season, through late autumn into winter.
Is it drought and frost tolerant?
Yes, once established. It tolerates light to moderate frost.
When should I prune it?
Late winter or early spring.
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Pot sizes & dimensions
| Pot / bag size | Width | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| 30cm Pot | 33cm | 30cm |
| 40cm/45L Pot | 44cm | 41.5cm |
| 50cm Pot / 70L Pot | 55cm | 41.8cm |
| 100L Bag | 50.6cm | 52.8cm |
| 150L Bag | 66cm | 55cm |
| 200L Bag | 71.5cm | 60.5cm |
| 300L Bag | 88cm | 63.8cm |
| 400L Bag | 99cm | 66cm |
| 500L Bag | 122cm | 66cm |
| 750L Bag | 134cm | 69cm |
| 1000L Bag | 146.3cm | 71.5cm |
| 2000L Bag | 176cm | 82.5cm |
General planting reference. Container dimensions can vary by supplier and batch.
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How tall does Snow Maiden Rhaphiolepis grow?
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How fast does Snow Maiden grow?
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When does Snow Maiden flower?
Snow Maiden produces masses of pure white flowers from late winter into spring, followed by small dark berries.
Is Snow Maiden good for low hedges?
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Is Snow Maiden drought and salt tolerant?
Yes. Snow Maiden is both drought tolerant and salt tolerant once established, making it well suited to coastal gardens and low-water landscapes.
How far apart should I plant Snow Maiden for a low hedge?
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Rhaphiolepis indica 'Snow Maiden' is a compact evergreen shrub that delivers a fresh burst of fragrant pure white flowers from late winter into spring. The dense mounding habit and glossy dark green foliage give it a lush, polished year-round appearance.
Snow Maiden grows to just 1-1.5 metres tall and wide, holding a naturally tidy rounded form with minimal pruning. The compact size makes it an excellent choice for low clipped hedges, borders, mass plantings, and containers, and it works well as a standout specimen in mixed plantings. Small dark berries follow the flowers.
Snow Maiden performs well in full sun to part shade and is drought hardy once established, thriving in coastal gardens and a wide range of well-drained soils. It is salt tolerant, low maintenance, and needs only moderate water while establishing.
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How tall does Snow Maiden Rhaphiolepis grow?
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How fast does Snow Maiden grow?
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When does Snow Maiden flower?
Snow Maiden produces masses of pure white flowers from late winter into spring, followed by small dark berries.
Is Snow Maiden good for low hedges?
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Is Snow Maiden drought and salt tolerant?
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How far apart should I plant Snow Maiden for a low hedge?
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Buxus microphylla var. japonica, sold as Japanese Box, is a dense evergreen shrub clipped here into clean topiary balls. The small, rounded, mid green leaves sit tightly along short stems, so the surface holds a crisp edge after cutting. Growth is naturally compact, which is what allows the...
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Buxus microphylla var. japonica, sold as Japanese Box, is a dense evergreen shrub clipped here into clean topiary balls. The small, rounded, mid green leaves sit tightly along short stems, so the surface holds a crisp edge after cutting. Growth is naturally compact, which is what allows the ball shape to hold between trims.
It grows in full sun to part shade and accepts most soils that drain, from sandy loam through to improved clay. Cool temperate, temperate and subtropical districts all suit it, and established plants handle light to moderate frost. Growth runs about 15 to 25 centimetres a year, slow enough that the shape stays where you put it.
Balls are used to edge beds and paths, mark an entry, sit either side of a doorway, or repeat down a courtyard to give a planting rhythm. They also underplant feature trees neatly. Because the form arrives already grown, a bed reads finished from the day it goes in rather than years later.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Japanese Box Topiary Balls
What is a Japanese Box topiary ball?
It is Buxus microphylla var. japonica grown on and clipped into a sphere. The plant does the same job as any box shrub, evergreen, small leaved and tolerant of cutting, but it arrives already shaped. Ball diameters run from around 30 centimetres up to large advanced specimens, and the shape is then held with two trims a year.
How big do Japanese Box topiary balls get?
The ball is held at whatever diameter it is clipped to, commonly 30 to 70 centimetres, with larger specimens available in bigger containers. In the ground, overall height sits close to the ball diameter. Left entirely unclipped the species would slowly reach roughly 1.5 to 2 metres tall and wide over many years.
How fast does Japanese Box grow?
About 15 to 25 centimetres a year, which is slow to moderate. That pace is an advantage in topiary because the outline drifts gradually rather than running away between cuts. Two trims a year, one in early spring and one in late summer, are usually enough to keep the surface tight and the profile even.
Does it need sun or shade?
Full sun to part shade both work. Full sun gives the densest, tightest surface, which matters when the appeal of the plant is a clean clipped edge. In hot inland gardens some afternoon shade prevents leaf scorch and bronzing. Deep shade thins the growth out and the ball loses its crisp outline.
Is Japanese Box frost tolerant?
Yes. Established plants handle light to moderate frost without damage, which covers most temperate and cool temperate gardens including Canberra, Melbourne and the southern tablelands. Newly planted stock is more exposed, so water it well going into winter and mulch the root zone. Any frost burnt tips can simply be trimmed off in spring.
Can Japanese Box topiary balls grow in pots?
Yes, they are one of the better plants for a container. A pot 40 to 50 centimetres wide suits a single ball for a courtyard, entry or balcony. Use a quality potting mix, water once the top few centimetres dry out, and feed in spring and again in summer. Repot or refresh the mix every few years.
How do I care for Japanese Box topiary balls?
Trim twice a year with sharp shears, cutting lightly and often rather than hard. Feed in early spring with a slow release fertiliser and keep water up through summer. Mulch to about 50 millimetres, keeping it clear of the stem. Watch for box psyllid on soft new growth and treat early if the tips start to cup.
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Buxus sempervirens English Box Topiary Balls are pre-clipped formal evergreen specimens, available in three mature sizes and ready to place. The tight, fine, dark green foliage holds a precise rounded form year-round and gives the classic formal topiary look that no other Buxus replicates. As one of our...
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Buxus sempervirens English Box Topiary Balls are pre-clipped formal evergreen specimens, available in three mature sizes and ready to place. The tight, fine, dark green foliage holds a precise rounded form year-round and gives the classic formal topiary look that no other Buxus replicates. As one of our most consistently strong-selling products, our English Box topiary balls are well-shaped, well-rooted, and arrive in proportion to the pot size.
English Box performs best in cool to temperate climates and is slow growing at around 15 to 25 cm per year in good conditions, which is exactly why it holds sharp formal shapes so well. It thrives in full sun to part shade with well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral loamy soil, and is frost hardy, drought tolerant once established, and excellent in containers. Two light clips per year, in spring and again in late summer, keep the ball form crisp.
Use them flanking entrances, lining formal pathways, anchoring symmetrical garden beds, defining parterre and knot gardens, and in pairs in classic urns and decorative pots at front doors. Buxus sempervirens is the original topiary plant and remains the benchmark for traditional and contemporary formal design, with a level of finesse and density that fast-growing alternatives cannot replicate.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Buxus sempervirens English Box Topiary Balls
What size are the English Box topiary balls when they arrive?
Our English Box topiary balls arrive pre-clipped and ready to place at the size you order. The 30cm/33cm pots have ball diameters of approximately 30 to 45 cm, the 40cm/45L pots have ball diameters of 40 to 55 cm, and the 50cm/75L pots have ball diameters of 50 to 70 cm. They are well-rooted and in proportion to the pot.
How fast does Buxus sempervirens grow?
English Box is slow-growing, adding approximately 15 to 25 cm per year once established in good conditions. This slow growth rate is one of the reasons it holds sharp formal shapes so well, and why mature pre-clipped specimens command a premium over seedling-grown stock.
What is the difference between English Box, Japanese Box, and Shaggy Box?
English Box (Buxus sempervirens) has the smallest, finest leaves and the tightest formal texture, ideal for traditional parterres and clipped balls. Japanese Box (Buxus microphylla japonica) has slightly larger leaves, grows faster, and handles heat better. Shaggy Box (Buxus bodinieri) has soft, rounded leaves, much better blight resistance, and is the best choice for humid subtropical climates where English Box can struggle.
Where does English Box grow best in Australia?
English Box performs best in cool to temperate regions including Victoria, the ACT, the NSW Southern Highlands and Central Tablelands, Tasmania, and the elevated parts of South Australia and Western Australia. In humid coastal or hot subtropical regions, consider Buxus bodinieri Shaggy Box or Japanese Box instead for better long-term performance.
How do I prune English Box topiary balls?
Lightly clip in spring and again in late summer or early autumn to maintain the ball shape. Avoid pruning in the heat of summer or during frost periods. Use sharp shears for the cleanest formal finish, and step back regularly to check the symmetry of the form.
Can English Box grow in pots?
Yes. English Box is the classic potted topiary plant and pre-clipped balls look particularly striking in pairs at entrances and on terraces. Use a minimum 30L pot for the 30cm/33cm size and scale up from there, with a quality potting mix and a slow-release fertiliser applied twice yearly.
Is English Box susceptible to disease?
English Box can be affected by box blight, particularly in humid conditions where foliage stays wet. To reduce risk, ensure good air circulation around each plant, avoid overhead watering, and prune to maintain airflow through the canopy. In high-humidity regions, Buxus bodinieri Shaggy Box is a more disease-resistant alternative.
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Olea europaea 'Correggiola' is an Italian oil olive from Tuscany, also sold under the name Frantoio. It makes a rounded evergreen tree with narrow silver-green leaves, a trunk that gnarls with age, and creamy white flowers in spring. The fruit is small to medium with a high oil...
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Olea europaea 'Correggiola' is an Italian oil olive from Tuscany, also sold under the name Frantoio. It makes a rounded evergreen tree with narrow silver-green leaves, a trunk that gnarls with age, and creamy white flowers in spring. The fruit is small to medium with a high oil content.
Full sun and free-draining soil are the requirements. It grows 30 to 60 centimetres a year to 4 to 6 metres tall and 3 to 4 metres wide, and it is drought tolerant once established. Mediterranean, warm temperate and dry inland climates suit it, and it accepts light to moderate frost.
Plant it in a home oil grove, an ornamental garden, a driveway avenue at 3 metres, or a large container on a terrace. It also clips into a hedge at 1 to 1.5 metre spacing. A buyer wanting a tree that carries a garden and produces a crop gets both from this one.
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About Correggiola Olive
What is a Correggiola olive?
'Correggiola' is a Tuscan cultivar of Olea europaea grown mainly for oil, and it is the same variety many nurseries list as Frantoio. It carries small to medium fruit with a high oil percentage and a mild, well balanced flavour. As a tree it is upright when young and rounded with age.
How big does the Correggiola olive grow?
It reaches 4 to 6 metres tall and 3 to 4 metres wide when grown as a tree and left to its own devices. In groves and gardens most growers keep it lower, near 3 metres, so the fruit stays within reach. Regular pruning holds it at whatever height the site suits without harming the crop.
When does it fruit and when is it harvested?
Flowering is in spring, around October and November, with fruit setting over summer. Olives ripen from late autumn into early winter, roughly May and June, turning from green to purple black. Green olives for the table are picked earlier. Trees usually start bearing three to five years after planting.
Does it need another olive to pollinate it?
'Correggiola' is self-fertile and will set a crop on its own, which is part of why it is planted so widely. Yields improve noticeably with a second variety nearby for cross-pollination, since olive pollen moves on the wind. In a home garden a single tree gives a useful harvest.
Is it drought tolerant?
Yes. Once the root system is established, which takes about two years, it copes with long dry summers and is one of the more reliable trees for low water gardens. Regular water during flowering and fruit fill improves oil yield, so irrigation still pays if you are growing for oil rather than looks.
Can it be grown in a pot?
It grows well in a large container, and pot culture is common on terraces and around pools. Use a pot of at least 500 millimetres, a free-draining mix, and water consistently, since containers dry quickly. Feed in spring and root prune every few years. Expect a smaller tree and a lighter crop.
How do I prune and care for a Correggiola olive?
Prune in late winter or early spring, opening the centre so light reaches the inner wood where next season's fruit forms. Remove suckers from the base and any strong water shoots. Feed in early spring, water through flowering and fruit set, and keep mulch back from the trunk. Established trees need little else.
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Olea europaea 'Mission' - Olive Tree
Olea europaea 'Mission' is a dual purpose olive. It crops reliably on its own and its fruit ripens from green to glossy black, suiting both table olives and oil. Silvery grey green leaves hold year round, so it earns its place as a feature tree as well as...
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Olea europaea 'Mission' is a dual purpose olive. It crops reliably on its own and its fruit ripens from green to glossy black, suiting both table olives and oil. Silvery grey green leaves hold year round, so it earns its place as a feature tree as well as a fruiting one.
It grows upright with a single trunk and a rounded canopy, reaching about 6 to 9 metres tall and 4 to 6 metres wide in open ground. It is more upright than most olives and one of the more cold hardy varieties. Pruning keeps it at whatever height suits the garden or a large pot.
Give it full sun and soil that drains freely. Once established it handles drought, heat, wind, coastal exposure and poor soil, and tolerates light to moderate frost. Use it as a feature or avenue tree, in a Mediterranean or courtyard garden, or in a small home grove.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Mission Olive
How big does a Mission olive grow?
About 6 to 9 metres tall and 4 to 6 metres wide in open ground. Regular pruning holds it smaller, and it adapts to large pots.
Does it need another tree to fruit?
No. It is self fertile and crops on its own. Planting another variety nearby, such as 'Manzanillo' or 'Frantoio', can lift yields.
Are the olives for eating or oil?
Both. Pick green or black for curing as table olives, or let them ripen fully black for oil.
When does it fruit?
Small cream flowers appear in spring and the fruit ripens through late autumn into winter.
Is it drought tolerant?
Yes, once established. Water regularly for the first two summers. Fruiting trees crop better with deep watering through dry spells.
Is it frost tolerant?
Yes. 'Mission' is one of the more cold hardy olives and handles light to moderate frost once established.
When should I prune it?
In late winter or early spring. Thin the centre to let light in and remove suckers from the base. Olives fruit on the previous year's growth, so avoid heavy cuts every year.
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Olea europaea 'Bambalina' gives the silver-green foliage and Mediterranean character of a mature olive on a naturally compact frame, without the size or the fruit drop that makes standard olives difficult in a small garden. It is the practical way to get the olive look into a courtyard....
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Olea europaea 'Bambalina' gives the silver-green foliage and Mediterranean character of a mature olive on a naturally compact frame, without the size or the fruit drop that makes standard olives difficult in a small garden. It is the practical way to get the olive look into a courtyard.
'Bambalina' reaches around 4 metres if left entirely unpruned and is easily held at 2 metres or lower with light annual trimming, spreading 2 to 3 metres wide at a slow 20 to 40 centimetres per year. That slow steady growth is exactly what makes it reliable in pots and low formal hedges.
'Bambalina' is evergreen, drought tolerant once established, and handles light to moderate frost. It wants full sun and free-draining soil, and needs very little water or feeding once its roots are down, which suits low-maintenance and water-wise garden designs.
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How big does Olea 'Bambalina' grow?
'Bambalina' reaches around 4 metres tall and 2 to 3 metres wide if left completely unpruned. It is most often kept at 1.5 to 2 metres, which it holds easily with light annual trimming.
How fast does 'Bambalina' grow?
It is slow-growing at 20 to 40 centimetres per year. That slow rate is a benefit in pots and formal hedging, where it means far less trimming than a vigorous alternative.
Can 'Bambalina' be grown in a pot?
Yes. Its compact habit and slow growth make it one of the best olives for large pots on patios, entries and courtyards. Use a free-draining mix and let it dry out between waterings.
Does 'Bambalina' produce fruit?
'Bambalina' is grown as an ornamental and produces little to no fruit, which makes it far cleaner than standard olive varieties near paving, paths and entertaining areas.
Is 'Bambalina' drought tolerant?
Yes. Once established it is highly drought tolerant and needs only occasional deep watering through extended dry periods. Overwatering is a more common problem than underwatering.
Can 'Bambalina' be used as a hedge?
Yes. Plant 80 centimetres to 1 metre apart for a low formal silver hedge. Its slow growth means the hedge holds its shape between trims far longer than most alternatives.
Is 'Bambalina' frost tolerant?
It handles light to moderate frost once established. In colder inland districts protect young plants through their first winter or grow them in pots that can be moved.
Olea 'Bambalina' Olive Tree
Olea europaea 'Del Morocco'
Olea europaea 'Del Morocco'
Olea europaea 'Del Morocco' is a hardy evergreen olive with glossy green leaves that flash silver underneath. It builds a round-topped canopy on twisted branches and carries creamy white flowers through spring and into summer. The fruit is large and dual purpose, used both for the table and...
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Olea europaea 'Del Morocco' is a hardy evergreen olive with glossy green leaves that flash silver underneath. It builds a round-topped canopy on twisted branches and carries creamy white flowers through spring and into summer. The fruit is large and dual purpose, used both for the table and for pressing.
Give it full sun, or part shade at a pinch, and soil that drains. Growth is 30 to 60 centimetres a year to 3 to 6 metres tall and 3 to 4 metres wide. It shrugs off wind, light to moderate frost and dry spells once established, and it resists most pests and disease.
It earns a place as a shelter tree, a shade tree over a seating area, a topiary or bonsai subject, or a feature in a Mediterranean garden. Set feature trees 3 to 4 metres apart. For a tough evergreen that also produces food, it does more work than most ornamental trees.
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About Del Morocco Olive
What is the Del Morocco olive?
'Del Morocco' is a cultivar of Olea europaea grown for both eating and oil. It carries larger fruit than most oil varieties, and the tree itself is notably tough. Foliage is glossy green above with silver undersides, and the canopy is round-topped with the twisted branch structure olives are known for.
How big does it grow?
It grows 3 to 6 metres tall and 3 to 4 metres wide, with the final height depending on soil, water and how often it is pruned. Left alone it forms a broad rounded head. Trimmed annually it holds easily at 2.5 to 3 metres, which keeps the fruit within reach from the ground.
Is it frost tolerant?
Yes, within limits. It takes light to moderate frost once established and is grown through the cooler parts of Victoria, South Australia and inland New South Wales. Young trees are the vulnerable ones, so protect them for the first couple of winters in frost-prone gardens. Severe repeated frost will damage new growth.
When does it flower and fruit?
Creamy white flowers appear from spring into early summer, roughly October to December, and are wind pollinated. Fruit sets over summer and ripens from autumn into winter, turning from green to black. Trees generally begin cropping three to five years from planting, with yields building as the canopy fills out.
Is it suitable for coastal gardens?
Olives handle coastal conditions well, tolerating salt-laden wind and sandy soils provided drainage is good, and 'Del Morocco' is no exception. It is often used as a windbreak or shelter planting on exposed sites. Avoid low spots where water sits after rain, since waterlogged roots do more damage than salt or wind.
Can it be shaped or used for topiary?
Yes. Olives respond well to clipping and this variety is regularly trained as a standard, a ball on a stem, or a bonsai subject. Cut in late winter or early spring, working in small stages rather than removing large limbs at once. Formal shapes need two or three light trims through the growing season.
How do I care for a Del Morocco olive?
Water through the first two summers, then only in prolonged dry weather. Feed in early spring with a complete fertiliser and top up the mulch, keeping it clear of the trunk. Prune in late winter to keep the centre open and the height manageable. Remove basal suckers whenever they appear.
Olea europaea 'Del Morocco'
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