forms an elegant small tree that combines ornamental beauty with the added attraction of edible fruit
covering the shrub in a blanket of exquisite hues
curly shapes add an element of visual interest to the tree
and marshes
It is resistant to frost but needs to be sheltered from harsh winds
Olive Tree | Olea Europea - Specimen 15A - Double Branch - Trunk Height 110cm - Height 200-220cm - 160lt 1-3ft | 0.3m-1m forms an elegant small treeOlea Europea is one of the worlds oldest cultivated plants with Mediterranean origin. Its a wonderful, slow growing, long lived, evergreen tree of very attractive habit and spreading crown, with gnarled, twisted trunk and silvery foliage. The elliptic leaves are grey green, silvery underneath. Tiny, fragrant, white flowers are followed by small, olive rich, plum like fruits, harvested when they are green or purple. Fruits are not edible directly from