This long lived evergreen tree has attractive, silver\grey foliage and a grey trunk which gnarled with age. Small Creamy-white flowers are produced during spring and are followed by green fruit which ripen to black.
Grown for centuries for it's fruit, oil and timber. Also has great ornamental appeal with its attractive foliage and eye-catching trunk. Also makes a great container specimen.
Common Name:
Olive Helena
Botanical Name:
Olive Helena
Plant size:
Approx 20 - 25cm
Pot size:
75mm pot.
Max growth:
Approx 7m high and 4m wide.
Maintenance:
Can handle long dry periods. Maximum fruit is produced when watered and fed well during flower and fruit formation. If kept in a container ensure regular watering
Planting:
Ensure a well draining soil