Olive Dwarf Verdale 300mm pot

🌿✨ Olea europaea ‘Verdale’ – Verdale Dwarf Olive ✨🌿
 
The Verdale Olive is a traditional French variety, valued for its high-quality fruit and classic ornamental appeal. With silvery evergreen foliage and a naturally rounded habit, it’s perfect for both productive orchards and Mediterranean-style landscapes. 🫒🌞🌿
 
🌱 Size & Pot
✔️ 300mm pot – healthy young tree ready to establish 🌳
✔️ Upright, rounded form with dense foliage
 
☀️ Sun & Soil
✔️ Full sun ☀️
✔️ Prefers well-drained soils; thrives in Mediterranean climates
✔️ Hardy, drought and frost tolerant ❄️
 
🍂 Foliage & Seasonal Changes
✔️ Evergreen silvery-green leaves with classic olive character 🌿✨
✔️ Spring–summer: clusters of small creamy-white flowers 🤍🌸
✔️ Produces medium-sized olives suitable for both oil and table use 🫒
 
🌳 Growth Habit & Mature Size
✔️ Upright to rounded, moderately spreading habit
✔️ Grows approx. 4–6m tall × 3–4m wide
✔️ Can be pruned for hedging, topiary, or kept compact in pots ✂️
 
💡 Special Characteristics
✔️ Renowned French olive — dual-purpose for oil and eating 🌟
✔️ Classic silvery foliage adds Mediterranean charm 🌞
✔️ Hardy, tough, and long-lived performer
✔️ Productive and attractive in both orchards and gardens
 
🌸 Planting Ideas
✔️ Feature tree in Mediterranean or edible gardens
✔️ Productive orchard planting for fruit and oil
✔️ Large decorative pots for patios, courtyards, or entrances
✔️ Pair with rosemary, lavender, and citrus for a Tuscan-inspired design