Olea Europaea Africana 200lt

Olea Europaea Africana 200lt
Common Name: Wild Olive

Full Sun
Moderate Watering
Drought Tolerant once established
Indigenous
Wind Tolerant
Evergreen

Olea europaea subsp. africana, commonly called the Wild Olive, is one of South Africa’s most iconic indigenous trees, known for its resilience, longevity, and evergreen beauty.

Growth Habit: Dense, rounded crown with a sturdy trunk; often multi-stemmed
Height & Spread: 5–12 m tall, spreading 4–8 m wide
Foliage: Evergreen with small, leathery grey-green leaves that give a silvery appearance
Flowers: Tiny, white to cream, fragrant flowers in spring and early summer
Fruit: Small, purple-black edible drupes (not commonly eaten, but used in jams, oils, or for birds)
Position: Full sun to semi-shade
Watering: Very drought-tolerant once established; low maintenance
Soil: Thrives in well-drained soils but highly adaptable, even to poor, rocky soils
Wildlife: Attracts birds for its fruit, bees for its flowers, and provides excellent nesting sites
Uses: Popular as a feature tree, screen, or windbreak. Ideal for water-wise gardens, urban streetscapes, and as a long-lived shade tree. Often used in bonsai. Highly symbolic in African landscapes.