Olive - Tolleys Upright - 300mm pot

🌿✨ Olea europaea ‘Tolley’s Upright’ – Upright Olive ✨🌿
 
The Olive ‘Tolley’s Upright’ (Olea europaea ‘Tolley’s Upright’) is a striking ornamental olive, chosen for its tall, narrow, columnar habit and silvery-green foliage. 🌿 Unlike many olive trees, it is a low-fruiting variety, making it perfect for decorative use in formal gardens, hedging, and pots without the mess of heavy fruit drop.
 
🌱 Size & Pot
✔️ 300mm pot – advanced young tree 🌳
✔️ Naturally upright and slim habit – great for tight spaces.
 
☀️ Sun & Soil
✔️ Prefers full sun ☀️
✔️ Grows best in well-drained soil – drought tolerant once established.
 
🍂 Foliage & Seasonal Changes
✔️ Attractive silvery-green evergreen foliage year-round 🌿
✔️ Small white flowers in spring 🌸
✔️ Very low fruit production – grown for ornamental appeal rather than harvest.
 
🌳 Growth Habit & Mature Size
✔️ Tall, narrow, columnar habit – naturally slim and elegant
✔️ Grows approx. 4–6m tall × 1–2m wide
✔️ Can be clipped into neat hedges or left to form upright features.
 
💡 Special Characteristics
🌿 Low-fruiting – chosen for ornamental use, not fruiting
🌿 Ideal for formal or Mediterranean-inspired gardens
🌿 Hardy, drought and frost tolerant
🌿 Evergreen structure provides year-round impact
 
🌸 Planting Ideas
✔️ Plant in rows for a slim evergreen hedge or screen
✔️ Perfect for courtyards, entrances, and feature planting
✔️ Grow in decorative pots for a modern, Mediterranean style
✔️ Combine with lavender, rosemary, and citrus for a timeless garden look