Olea europaea 'Tolley's Upright' - Low Fruiting Olive - Evergreen Trees Direct

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

Name: Olea europaea 'Tolley's Upright' - Low Fruiting Olive
Brand: Evergreen Trees Direct
SKU: OLEEURTOLLUP200L
Price: 1200.00 AUD
Availability: InStock

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Size: 200L - January 26 (pre order)

200L - January 26 (pre order) 100L - December 25 75L 50cm 40cm/45L

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

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.

Key Information to Know

Evergreen / 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.

Frost Tolerance

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.

Flowering Information

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.

Native Information

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

Wildlife Value

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.

Sunlight Information

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

Full Sun
Part Shade

Preffered 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.

Botanical Information

Common Name: Tolley’s Upright Olive Tree

Genus: Olea

Botanical Species: europaea

Family: Oleaceae

Botanical Name: Olea europaea 'Tolley’s Upright'

Landscape Uses

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.

Planting, Spacing & Care

How to plant Tolley's Upright Olive Tree:

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

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.

Caring for Tolley's Upright Olive Tree:

Water consistently, deepening during extended dry phases.
Prune to achieve the desired shape or height.
Ensure the tree isn't subjected to waterlogged conditions.

How to Grow in Different Soil Types

Olea europaea 'Tolley’s Upright' thrives in well-drained soil but adapts to various conditions:

Sandy Soil: Requires added compost to improve moisture retention and nutrients.

Clay Soil: Needs improved drainage with sand and organic matter to prevent waterlogging.

Loamy Soil: Ideal for strong root development and consistent fruit production.

Acidic or Alkaline Soil: Prefers neutral to slightly alkaline conditions but adapts to most soils.

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

Medium Growth Rate

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)

Ideal Conditions

Subtropical QLD (Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast)
Inland QLD (Darling Downs, Central QLD)
Northern NSW (Byron, Coffs, Armidale)
Sydney & Central Coast
South Coast NSW (Illawarra to Bega)
Inland NSW / Tablelands (Orange, Bathurst, Canberra)
Melbourne & Surrounds (Metro, Bayside, Geelong, Bellarine, Mornington)
Western District & Central VIC (Ballarat, Bendigo, Hamilton)
Gippsland (Latrobe Valley, East Gippsland)
Adelaide Metro & Coastal
Adelaide Hills & Barossa
Riverland & Murraylands
Limestone Coast & South East

Thrives in

Full Sun
Part Shade

Frost Tolerance

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

Drought Tolerance

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.

Flowering Information

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

Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

Not Applicable

Flower Type:

Not Applicable

Flower Colour:

Not Applicable

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.