Manzanillo Olive Standard is a beautiful evergreen feature tree with silvery foliage, ideal for entrances and formal gardens.

At a glance Pot: 300mm pot Height now: approx. 1.8m Mature size: approx. 4–6m tall × 3–4m wide Sun: full sun Foliage: evergreen Hardiness: drought and frost tolerant

Why choose a Manzanillo Olive Standard? Silvery-green evergreen foliage and a pruned standard form give this olive a classic Mediterranean look for entrances and formal gardens. It is a dual-purpose variety, producing medium-to-large olives suitable for oil and table use, and can be kept compact with pruning or grown in a large pot.

How can I use it in my garden?

• Use as a feature tree in a Mediterranean or edible garden

• Grow as a productive tree in an orchard

• Plant in a large decorative pot on a patio or courtyard

Where does it grow best?

Plant in full sun in well-drained soil. The source describes it as suited to Mediterranean-style conditions and tolerant of drought and frost.

What does it look like through the year?

Silvery-green evergreen foliage provides year-round colour and structure. Small white flowers appear in spring to summer, followed by medium-to-large olives suitable for oil or eating.