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Olea europaea 'Superdwarf'

Also Known As

  • Dwarf Olive

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

  • H: 10'
  • W: 5'

planting zones

  • 8a-11

Olea europaea 'Superdwarf' plant details

Olea europaea 'Superdwarf' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with blue and green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Olea europaea 'Superdwarf'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: oleaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 0 - 5 FT - wide, 0 - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: bonsai, container plant, dwarf, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Olea europaea 'Superdwarf'

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

For patio or porch container, low hedge or topiary this wonderful small very dense evergreen shrublet has the pretty grey-green olive foliage but is fruitless, so no fruit mess. S/M

Gardening facts about Olea europaea 'Superdwarf' plant

How to Grow Olea europaea 'Superdwarf'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 15'

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Zones

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Size

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Zones

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Size

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Size

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Zones

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