Olea europaea Little Ollie®

Scientific Name: Olea europaea 'Montra'

Also Known As

Olea europaea 'Little Ollie'
Little Ollie Dwarf Olive

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

8b-11

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Olea europaea Little Ollie® plant details

Olea europaea Little Ollie® is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Olea europaea Little Ollie®

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: oleaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Uses: fragrant, fragrant foliage

GROWING CONDITIONS for Olea europaea Little Ollie®

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer, heat and seaside / salt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Excellent for hedges, low screens, containers or topiaries, this dense miniature 5-6' shrub has a graceful habit and pretty green leaves with silvery olive-green undersides; a mess-free fruitless variety, nice as an accent in Mediterranean gardens. S/M-D/GDr

By: Forestfarm

A dwarf form of the evergreen olive tree, this selection is fruitless and reaches 3' high with dense branching and tiny gray-green leaves. The smooth, gray trunk becomes gnarled and decorative with age. Tolerant of sun, heat, cold, drought and a wide range of soil types, 'Little Ollie' is useful as a lawn tree, on slopes, or as a specimen container plant. Periodic deep watering will encourage deep roots and increase drought tolerance. Hardy to 10F. Northwest Himalaya, Arabia.

By: Native Sons

Dwarf non-fruiting olive, multi-stemmed, with dark green leaves. Excellent for hedges and marine exposures.

By: Cactus Jungle

'Little Ollie' is a wonderful small olive, slowly reaching 4-6' tall, as an attractive, very small shrub or miniature tree with dark green leaves. A non-fruiting cultivar -- useful as a hedge, or specimen, or in container -- for sun and well-drained soil. Drought tolerant once established in the garden; needs more consistent water in container. Frost hardy in the upper teens °F, USDA zone 8b, so place in a shelter spot or winter over in a covered area.