Olea europaea 'Swan Hill' Non Fruiting Olive

Olea europaea 'Swan Hill' Non Fruiting Olive

$250.00

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Size: 40cm/45L

40cm/45L 75L 100L 200L

All stock is grown, maintained and graded in strict accordance with AS 4373-2007, Australian Standard for Nursery Stock.

Current Stock Height Guides

40cm/45L: 1.1m – 1.6m Approx.
100L: 1.9m – 2.2m Approx.
200L: 2.4m – 2.8m Approx.

Height guide disclaimer: Height ranges are approximate only. As living products, plant heights naturally vary between individual plants, batches, and seasons. No guarantee is given that supplied plants will fall within the stated range. If minimum heights are required, you mustconfirm current batch heights with Evergreen Trees Direct prior to purchase. Variation in height is normal and is not grounds for return, refund, replacement, or compensation.

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 5m - 10m Approximately

Mature Width: 4 – 5 meters

Olea europaea 'Swan Hill' Non Fruiting Olive is expected to grow Approx. 30 – 60 cm per year.

Root Ball Dimensions

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

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About Your New Olea europaea 'Swan Hill' Non Fruiting Olive

Olea europaea 'Swan Hill' is a fruitless olive, bred to deliver all the silver-foliaged Mediterranean character of a classic olive with none of the fruit drop, staining, or mess. This makes it the ideal choice for clean, low-maintenance feature and avenue planting.

Swan Hill Olive grows to 4-8 metres tall with a rounded canopy and strong branching framework that shapes and maintains well. The lack of fruit makes it especially suited to driveways, streetscapes, pool surrounds, paved areas, and high-use spaces where cleanliness matters.

Swan Hill is drought tolerant once established and performs well in full sun and free-draining soil across most Australian climates, particularly Mediterranean and dry regions. It is a long-lived, low-maintenance tree that responds well to pruning for canopy control.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Olea europaea 'Swan Hill' Non Fruiting Olive

How tall does Swan Hill Olive grow?

Swan Hill Olive grows to 4-8 metres tall with a rounded canopy. It can be kept smaller with pruning.

Does Swan Hill Olive produce fruit?

No. Swan Hill is a fruitless olive cultivar. It does not produce olives, which eliminates fruit drop, staining, and mess.

Why choose a fruitless olive?

A fruitless olive gives the silver foliage and Mediterranean character of an olive without dropped fruit staining paving or creating mess, making it ideal near pools, driveways, and paved areas.

How fast does Swan Hill Olive grow?

Swan Hill Olive is slow to moderate growing, adding 20-40cm per year once established.

Is Swan Hill Olive drought tolerant?

Yes. Swan Hill Olive is highly drought tolerant once established and thrives in hot, dry Mediterranean-style climates.

Is Swan Hill Olive suitable for avenues and driveways?

Yes. The clean fruitless habit and shapeable canopy make Swan Hill Olive a popular choice for driveways, streetscapes, and formal avenue planting.

How far apart should I plant Swan Hill Olive for an avenue?

Plant 3-4 metres apart for a continuous avenue, or 5 metres for individual feature spacing.

Enriched Planting Mix (AO Certified)

$21.95

Features and Benefits

Organically certified product
Improves aeration for roots
A rich blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, Gypsum, composted coarse bark and wetting agent
Excellent to mix with heavy clay soils, an organic mixture with added gypsum which is perfect for exotic plants
Revitalises tired soils, adds nutrient and organic matter, no chemical additives, weed free
Assists in retaining moisture in the soil longer after rain or watering

Directions For Use

Water plant well at least several hours prior to planting.
Dig a hole at least twice the width of the pot and 7cm deeper than the pot.
Mix Grow Better Enriched Planting Mix with the soil that has been dug out of the hole, adding about 1/3 planting mix.
Spread a 7cm layer of improved soil in the hole and remove plant from the pot. Tease roots gently if the root ball is very firm and place plant in the planting hole. Check that pot soil is level with the surrounding soil surface level, not higher or lower.
Fill in the hole with improved soil mixture, firm down soil and water well adding Grow Better Plant Starter to final watering.

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Uses in my Garden

Feature Tree
Edible Garden
Plant in Pots (or) Suitable for Pots
Screening or Privacy

Olea europaea 'Swan Hill' Non Fruiting Olive works in an:

Mediterranean Style Garden – timeless courtyard look with stone, pots, and bold greenery.
Modern Garden – sleek, minimal, and design-led planting.
Formal Garden – structured, symmetrical design with clipped shapes.
Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Is Olea europaea 'Swan Hill' Non Fruiting Olive Evergreen or Deciduous?

Olea europaea 'Swan Hill' Non Fruiting Olive is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 5m - 10m Approximately

Mature Width: 4 – 5 meters

Olea europaea 'Swan Hill' Non Fruiting Olive is expected to grow Approx. 30 – 60 cm per year.

Growth Rate of Olea europaea 'Swan Hill' Non Fruiting Olive

Olea europaea 'Swan Hill' Non Fruiting Olive is expected to grow Approx. 30 – 60 cm per year.

They are considered to have a:

Medium Growth Rate

Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Olea europaea 'Swan Hill' Non Fruiting Olive

Is Olea europaea 'Swan Hill' Non Fruiting Olive frost tolerant?

Olea europaea 'Swan Hill' Non Fruiting Olive is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Does Olea europaea 'Swan Hill' Non Fruiting Olive Flower?

Olea europaea ‘Swan Hill’ produces small clusters of creamy-white, lightly fragrant flowers in late spring to early summer. The blooms are subtle and typically sterile, offering a soft and understated seasonal display without developing fruit.

Does Olea europaea 'Swan Hill' Non Fruiting Olive flower?

Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

Spring

Flower Type:

Fragrant

Flower Colour:

White

Is Olea europaea 'Swan Hill' Non Fruiting Olive an Australian Native Tree?

No

Olea europaea 'Swan Hill' Non Fruiting Olive is Native to The Mediterranean basin, where olives (Olea europaea) have been cultivated for thousands of years. The ‘Swan Hill’ cultivar was selected in Australia for its non-fruiting characteristic.

What is the Wildlife Value of Olea europaea 'Swan Hill' Non Fruiting Olive ?

Its nectar-bearing flowers attract bees and beneficial pollinating insects, while the dense, spreading canopy offers perching and shelter for small birds. Although fruitless, it still contributes modest biodiversity support in urban, coastal and Mediterranean-style gardens.

How much Sunlight does Olea europaea 'Swan Hill' Non Fruiting Olive need?

Olea europaea 'Swan Hill' Non Fruiting Olive will thrive best in:

Full Sun

Preferred Soil?

Olea europaea ‘Swan Hill’ performs best in well-drained sandy or loam soils and prefers neutral to slightly alkaline conditions, though it will tolerate mildly acidic soil. It may struggle in heavy clay or poorly drained areas unless improved with coarse material and organic matter to enhance drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then transition to deep, infrequent watering as the tree matures to support its drought resilience, evergreen density and long-term landscape performance.

Is Olea europaea 'Swan Hill' Non Fruiting Olive Drought Tolerant?

Is Olea europaea 'Swan Hill' Non Fruiting Olive Drought tolerant?

As a young tree it requires regular watering, but once established ‘Swan Hill’ develops excellent drought tolerance. Naturally adapted to hot, dry Mediterranean conditions, it maintains healthy grey-green evergreen foliage with only occasional deep watering during extended dry periods.

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How To Plant Your Olea europaea 'Swan Hill' Non Fruiting Olive

Site: Choose a well-drained position in full sun to part shade with room for the canopy to develop.

Soil preparation: Enrich the planting area with quality compost and aged manure for a strong establishment phase.

Hole: Dig twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth.

Planting: Position level with the surrounding soil, backfill gently, firm in, then water deeply to settle the roots.

Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Olea europaea 'Swan Hill' Non Fruiting Olive

Hedging and screening: 1 to 1.5 metres apart for a dense informal screen, or 80 centimetres apart for a tighter formal hedge.

Feature tree: 3 to 4 metres apart to allow the full canopy and form to develop.

Avenue planting: 3 metres apart for a uniform soft-textured avenue.

Olea europaea 'Swan Hill' Non Fruiting Olive is expected to grow Approx. 30 – 60 cm per year.

Medium Growth Rate

Long Term Care For Your Olea europaea 'Swan Hill' Non Fruiting Olive

Watering: Water deeply twice weekly through the first 12 months. Once established, this is drought tolerant and only needs a deep soak during extended dry periods.

Mulching: Apply a 5 to 7 centimetre layer of organic mulch over the root zone, keeping it 5 centimetres clear of the trunk.

Pruning: Tip prune in late winter and again in summer to build dense growth. For a formal hedge, light shaping two to three times a year keeps lines crisp.

Fertilising: Apply a slow-release general-purpose fertiliser in early spring and again in autumn for steady growth and consistent foliage colour.

Pest and disease: Hardy against most pests and diseases. Occasional inspection in warm humid conditions is all that's needed.

Planting Your Olea europaea 'Swan Hill' Non Fruiting Olive in Different Soil

Olea europaea performs best in free-draining loam or sandy loam with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. Adaptable to a wide range of soils when drainage is sharp.

Sandy soil: Free-draining and ideal. Mulch lightly to moderate surface temperature.

Clay soil: Improve drainage with gypsum and coarse organic compost before planting.

Loam: The preferred soil for steady root development and consistent growth.

pH: Neutral to slightly alkaline preferred. Avoid waterlogging at all times.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Q: What makes Olea europaea 'Swan Hill' unique among olive trees?
A: 'Swan Hill' is a non-fruiting variety, making it an ideal choice for those who desire the appearance of an olive tree without the production of olives.

Q: Can I plant 'Swan Hill' Olive in a dry climate?
A: Yes, it is drought-tolerant once established, making it suitable for planting in regions with limited water availability.

Q: Is this tree suitable for small gardens?
A: Yes, 'Swan Hill' Olive's compact size and elegant appearance make it well-suited for smaller garden spaces and urban landscapes.