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Petite Dwarf Olive

Olea Europaea 'Petite Olive'

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Overview

The Petite Dwarf Olive, Olea europaea 'Montra', is a compact evergreen suited for small spaces and containers, reaching up to 4-6 ft in height and spread. Hardy in zones 8-11, it requires full sun and well-drained soil. With silvery-green foliage and a slow growth rate, it's a low-maintenance choice for Mediterranean-styled gardens, offering an ornamental appeal without fruit production suitable for residential and commercial landscapes.

Sun Full, HalfWater Very LowZones 8–10Type ShrubClimate Mediterranean
Petite Dwarf Olive (Olea Europaea 'Petite Olive') — is a compact evergreen suited for small spaces and containers

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

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

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Oleaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Petite Dwarf Olive (Olea Europaea 'Petite Olive') — is a compact evergreen suited for small spaces and containers

Photograph: Nasreddine Nas'h, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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