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Dwarf Olive

Olea Europaea 'Montra'

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Overview

The Little Olive, Olea europaea 'Montra', is a dwarf evergreen variety of the classic olive tree, reaching up to 6 feet in height with an equal spread. Ideal for small spaces, this ornamental plant boasts silvery-green foliage and can produce small olives under ideal conditions. Drought tolerant once established, it requires full sun and well-drained soil, hardy to about 20°F. Adds Mediterranean charm to gardens and containers.

Sun Full, HalfWater Very LowZones 8–11Type ShrubClimate Mediterranean
Dwarf Olive (Olea Europaea 'Montra') — is a dwarf evergreen variety of the classic olive tree
Dwarf Olive (Olea Europaea 'Montra') — Adds Mediterranean charm to gardens and containersDwarf Olive (Olea Europaea 'Montra') — Minimal pruning is required to maintain its neat, shrub-like appearanceDwarf Olive (Olea Europaea 'Montra') — reaching up to 6 feet in height with an equal spreadDwarf Olive (Olea Europaea 'Montra') — Drought tolerant once established, it requires full sun and well-drained soil, hardy to about 20°FDwarf Olive (Olea Europaea 'Montra') — is a dwarf evergreen variety of the classic olive tree; drought tolerant once established, it requires full sun andDwarf Olive (Olea Europaea 'Montra') — reaching up to 6 feet in height with an equal spread; it is highly drought-tolerant once established+14

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
8–11

Shape & size

Mature height
6–8 Ft.
Mature width
4–5 Ft.

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Oleaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Dwarf Olive (Olea Europaea 'Montra') — is a dwarf evergreen variety of the classic olive tree
Dwarf Olive (Olea Europaea 'Montra') — Adds Mediterranean charm to gardens and containers
Dwarf Olive (Olea Europaea 'Montra') — Minimal pruning is required to maintain its neat, shrub-like appearance
Dwarf Olive (Olea Europaea 'Montra') — reaching up to 6 feet in height with an equal spread
Dwarf Olive (Olea Europaea 'Montra') — Drought tolerant once established, it requires full sun and well-drained soil, hardy to about 20°F
Dwarf Olive (Olea Europaea 'Montra') — is a dwarf evergreen variety of the classic olive tree; drought tolerant once established, it requires full sun and
Dwarf Olive (Olea Europaea 'Montra') — reaching up to 6 feet in height with an equal spread; it is highly drought-tolerant once established
Dwarf Olive (Olea Europaea 'Montra') — shrub for full or half
Dwarf Olive (Olea Europaea 'Montra') — the Little Ollie® thrives best in well-draining soil with an optimal pH range of 6.5 to 8.5
Dwarf Olive (Olea Europaea 'Montra') — It is highly drought-tolerant once established
Dwarf Olive (Olea Europaea 'Montra') — this ornamental plant boasts silvery-green foliage and can produce small olives under ideal conditions; shrub for full
Dwarf Olive (Olea Europaea 'Montra') — this evergreen shrub provides year-round interest with its silvery foliage
Dwarf Olive (Olea Europaea 'Montra') — A dwarf cultivar of the European olive
Dwarf Olive (Olea Europaea 'Montra') — this ornamental plant boasts silvery-green foliage and can produce small olives under ideal conditions
Dwarf Olive (Olea Europaea 'Montra') — including formal topiaries or informal hedges
Dwarf Olive (Olea Europaea 'Montra') — Notably resistant to pests and diseases common to olives
Dwarf Olive (Olea Europaea 'Montra') — preferring full sun exposure to develop its dense
Dwarf Olive (Olea Europaea 'Montra') — This olive cultivar can withstand temperatures down to about 15°F
Dwarf Olive (Olea Europaea 'Montra') — known botanically as Olea europaea 'Montra'
Dwarf Olive (Olea Europaea 'Montra') — The Little Ollie® Olive
Dwarf Olive (Olea Europaea 'Montra') — it typically reaches a maintainable size of 4 to 6 feet in height and width
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