Verdale Dwarf Olive is a beautiful evergreen tree with silvery foliage and creamy-white flowers, ideal for smaller gardens and courtyards.

At a glance Pot: 75 litre bag Height now: Mature size: approx. 4–6m tall × 3–4m wide Sun: full sun Foliage: evergreen Hardiness: drought and frost tolerant

Why choose a Verdale Dwarf Olive? Silvery-green evergreen leaves bring a Mediterranean look, with small creamy-white flowers in spring and summer followed by medium-sized olives suitable for oil or table use. Its upright, rounded form can be pruned for hedging or topiary, or kept compact in a pot.

How can I use it in my garden?

• Plant as a feature in a Mediterranean or edible garden

• Use in a productive orchard for olives

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

Where does it grow best?

Grow in full sun in well-drained soil; the source notes it thrives in Mediterranean climates. It is described as hardy and tolerant of drought and frost, and can be pruned for hedging or topiary.

What does it look like through the year?

Silvery-green evergreen leaves provide year-round colour. Clusters of small creamy-white flowers appear in spring and summer, followed by medium-sized olives suitable for oil or table use.