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Olea europaea 'Tolley's Upright' Low Fruiting Olive

Olea europaea 'Tolley's Upright' Low Fruiting Olive

$360.00

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Size: 40cm/45L

40cm/45L 50cm 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: 1.2m – 1.5m Approx.
70L / 75L: 1.6m – 1.9m Approx.
100L: 2.1m – 2.4m Approx.
200L: Enquire within for height guide information.

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Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 5m - 10m Approximately

Mature Width: 4 meters

Olea europaea 'Tolley's Upright' Low 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 'Tolley's Upright' Low Fruiting Olive

Olea europaea 'Tolley's Upright', also known as the Tolley's Upright Olive, is an elegant evergreen olive cultivar known for its narrow, columnar form and silvery-green foliage. Growing up to 7 metres tall and 4 metres wide, it offers a striking vertical presence without the mess of fruit, making it ideal for low-maintenance landscapes.

Its moderate growth and excellent drought tolerance suit hedging, screening, street planting, and architectural garden designs. Thriving in full sun and well-drained soils, this olive tree withstands wind, coastal exposure, and poor soils. It responds well to pruning and shaping, perfect for formal hedges, topiary, pleaching, or as a sculptural focal point.

Tolley's Upright Olive is a resilient, versatile choice for modern and sustainable gardens requiring year-round structure and minimal upkeep.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Olea europaea 'Tolley's Upright' Low Fruiting Olive

How tall does Tolley's Upright Olive grow?

Tolley's Upright grows to around 7 metres tall and 4 metres wide with a striking narrow columnar form.

Does Tolley's Upright fruit?

Tolley's Upright is a low-fruiting cultivar producing only minimal fruit. This makes it ideal for landscaping and avoids the staining and mess of standard olive trees.

How fast does Tolley's Upright grow?

Moderate growth rate of 30-50cm per year, faster in well-drained warm conditions with full sun.

Is Tolley's Upright drought tolerant?

Yes. Tolley's Upright is highly drought tolerant once established and thrives in dry, exposed sites including coastal positions.

How far apart should I plant Tolley's Upright for a hedge or row?

Plant 1-1.5 metres apart for a tight formal hedge or columnar row. For individual feature spacing, plant 2-3 metres apart.

Can Tolley's Upright Olive grow in pots?

Yes. Tolley's Upright is excellent in large pots (minimum 60-80L) and is a popular choice for formal entrance planting and Mediterranean-style courtyards.

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 'Tolley's Upright' Low Fruiting Olive works in an:

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

Is Olea europaea 'Tolley's Upright' Low Fruiting Olive Evergreen or Deciduous?

Olea europaea 'Tolley's Upright' Low Fruiting Olive is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 5m - 10m Approximately

Mature Width: 4 meters

Olea europaea 'Tolley's Upright' Low Fruiting Olive is expected to grow Approx. 30 – 60 cm per year.

Growth Rate of Olea europaea 'Tolley's Upright' Low Fruiting Olive

Olea europaea 'Tolley's Upright' Low 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 'Tolley's Upright' Low Fruiting Olive

Is Olea europaea 'Tolley's Upright' Low Fruiting Olive frost tolerant?

Olea europaea 'Tolley's Upright' Low Fruiting Olive is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Does Olea europaea 'Tolley's Upright' Low Fruiting Olive Flower?

Olea europaea ‘Tolley’s Upright’ produces small clusters of creamy-white, lightly fragrant flowers in late spring to early summer. The blooms are subtle and typically yield only light fruit, offering a soft and understated seasonal display amongst the narrow, upright grey-green foliage.

Does Olea europaea 'Tolley's Upright' Low Fruiting Olive flower?

Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

Not Applicable

Flower Type:

Not Applicable

Flower Colour:

Not Applicable

Is Olea europaea 'Tolley's Upright' Low Fruiting Olive an Australian Native Tree?

No

Olea europaea 'Tolley's Upright' Low Fruiting Olive is Native to The Mediterranean basin, particularly southern Europe, where olives (Olea europaea) have been cultivated for thousands of years.

What is the Wildlife Value of Olea europaea 'Tolley's Upright' Low Fruiting Olive ?

Its nectar-bearing flowers attract bees and beneficial pollinating insects, while the dense upright canopy offers perching, light shelter and habitat structure for small birds. Although low-fruiting, it still contributes modest ecological value in Mediterranean, urban and coastal gardens.

How much Sunlight does Olea europaea 'Tolley's Upright' Low Fruiting Olive need?

Olea europaea 'Tolley's Upright' Low Fruiting Olive will thrive best in:

Full Sun
Part Shade

Preferred Soil?

Olea europaea ‘Tolley’s Upright’ performs best in well-drained sandy or loam soils and prefers neutral to slightly alkaline conditions, while tolerating mildly acidic soil. It may struggle in heavy clay or waterlogged 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 drought resilience, upright structure and healthy evergreen growth.

Is Olea europaea 'Tolley's Upright' Low Fruiting Olive Drought Tolerant?

Is Olea europaea 'Tolley's Upright' Low Fruiting Olive Drought tolerant?

As a young tree it requires regular watering, but once established ‘Tolley’s Upright’ develops excellent drought tolerance. Naturally adapted to hot, dry Mediterranean conditions, it maintains strong evergreen growth and its tidy columnar form with only occasional deep watering during extended dry periods.

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How To Plant Your Olea europaea 'Tolley's Upright' Low 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 'Tolley's Upright' Low 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 'Tolley's Upright' Low Fruiting Olive is expected to grow Approx. 30 – 60 cm per year.

Medium Growth Rate

Long Term Care For Your Olea europaea 'Tolley's Upright' Low 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 'Tolley's Upright' Low 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

Q: Does this tree bear fruit?
A: While mainly fruitless, it might occasionally produce minor fruit amounts.
Q: How does its leaf colour compare with other olives?
A: It features unique silvery-green leaves, contrasting with the often darker olive varieties.