Verdale Dwarf 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. 1.5m Mature size: 4–6m tall × 3–4m wide Sun: full sun Foliage: evergreen Hardiness: drought and frost tolerant

Why choose a Olea europaea ‘Verdale’ Dwarf Olive Standard? Verdale Dwarf Olive Standard has silvery-green evergreen foliage and an upright, rounded form. Creamy-white flowers appear in spring and summer, followed by medium-sized olives described as suitable for oil and table use.

How can I use it in my garden?

• Plant as a feature in a Mediterranean or edible garden

• Use in an orchard planting for olives

• Grow in a large decorative pot on a patio, courtyard or entrance

Where does it grow best?

Grow in full sun in well-drained soil. The source describes it as hardy and tolerant of drought and frost.

What does it look like through the year?

Silvery-green evergreen leaves provide year-round foliage. Clusters of creamy-white flowers appear in spring and summer, followed by medium-sized olives.