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Phillyrea latifolia (Green olive tree)

Beginner
skill rating
1 hour care
per year
8m
Max height
8m
Max spread
15-20 years
To maturity

Plant details

Botanical name

Phillyrea latifolia

Other names

Green olive tree, Mock privet, Evergreen privet

Genus

Phillyrea Phillyrea

Species

P. latifolia - P. latifolia is a slow-growing evergreen tree with broad leaves which can be pruned into a hedge shape and scented yellow-green flowers in spring followed by black berries (a bit like olives) in autumn.


Phillyrea latifolia is: Evergreen

Fragrance

The flowers have a rich fruity perfume.

Habit

Rounded

Flower

Flushed yellow, Insignificant or absent in Spring

Foliage

Grey-green in All seasons

How to care

Watch out for

General care

Pruning

Suited to cloud pruning. Prune with secateurs, so that the leaves are never sliced in half.

Propagation methods

Seed

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Where to grow

Phillyrea latifolia (Green olive tree) will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 8m after 15-20 years.

Suggested uses

Architectural, Coastal, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Specimen tree, Topiary, Woodland

Cultivation

Will tolerate all soil types but prefers slightly acidic soil with full sun and shelter when young. Responds to feeding and watering, as long as you stop around August.

Soil type

Clay, Loamy, Sandy

Soil drainage

Well-drained, Moist but well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Aspect

North, South, East, West

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

Hardiness

Hardy (H4)

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Botanical name

Phillyrea latifolia

Other names

Green olive tree, Mock privet, Evergreen privet

Genus

Phillyrea Phillyrea

Species

P. latifolia - P. latifolia is a slow-growing evergreen tree with broad leaves which can be pruned into a hedge shape and scented yellow-green flowers in spring followed by black berries (a bit like olives) in autumn.

Foliage

Evergreen

Fragrance

The flowers have a rich fruity perfume.

Habit

Rounded

Colour

Flower

Flushed yellow, Insignificant or absent in Spring

Foliage

Grey-green in All seasons

General care

Pruning

Suited to cloud pruning. Prune with secateurs, so that the leaves are never sliced in half.

Propagation methods

Seed

Monthly care advice

Where to grow

Phillyrea latifolia (Green olive tree) will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 8m after 15-20 years.

Suggested uses

Architectural, Coastal, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Specimen tree, Topiary, Woodland

Cultivation

Will tolerate all soil types but prefers slightly acidic soil with full sun and shelter when young. Responds to feeding and watering, as long as you stop around August.

Soil type

Clay, Loamy, Sandy

Soil drainage

Well-drained, Moist but well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Aspect

North, South, East, West

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

Hardiness

Hardy (H4)

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