Olea europaea 'Tolley's Upright' - Olive

Size: 100L
Sale price$680.00

Olea europaea 'Tolley’s Upright'—Tolley’s Upright Olive—is an elegant evergreen olive cultivar known for its narrow, columnar form and silvery-green foliage. Growing up to 7 meters tall and 4 meters 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.

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About This Tree

Botanical Profile

Explore the essential characteristics and growth habits of this plant, curated to assist you in making an inspired and confident choice for your landscape.

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height

7 meters

Mature Width:

4 meters

Expected Growth Pear Year

Approx. 30 – 60 cm per year

  • Medium Growth Rate
Evergreen/ Deciduous

Evergreen (foliage year round)

Frost Tolerance

Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Sunlight Tolerance
  • Full Sun
  • Part Shade
Form & Shape

Olea europaea 'Tolley's Upright' - Olive is considered:

  • Columnar
  • Upright
Australian Native?

No

Flowering Information

Flower Colour: Not Applicable

Flower Type:

  • Not Applicable

Flowering Period

  • Not Applicable
Foliage Type / Shape
  • Fine

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Here Is What Customers Like You Frequently Ask

FAQ

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.

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Planting Guide

Plant Spacing

Hedging & Screening: Plant 1 m apart for narrow, evergreen screening.

Feature Tree: Suitable for pots or tight garden spaces. Plant 2 m – 4 m apart.

Avenue Planting Trees: Use in tighter rows at 3 m – 4 m intervals.

How to Plant Olea europaea 'Tolley's Upright' - Olive

How to plant Tolley's Upright Olive Tree:

  1. Choose a well-draining location with access to sunlight.
  2. Dig a hole, approximately twice the width of the tree's root ball.
  3. Ensure the tree sits level with the surrounding ground when placed.
  4. Backfill, compacting the soil to eliminate air pockets, and water generously.

Root Ball Dimensions (Width × Depth) For Planting

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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