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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.
Phillyrea latifolia is: Evergreen
Flower: Flushed yellow, Insignificant or absent in Spring
Foliage: Grey-green in All seasons
Fragrance: The flowers have a rich fruity perfume.
Habit: Rounded
Pruning: Suited to cloud pruning. Prune with secateurs, so that the leaves are never sliced in half.. REGISTER to read more...
Propagation methods: Seed. REGISTER to read more...
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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.
Phillyrea latifolia is: Evergreen
Flower: Flushed yellow, Insignificant or absent in Spring
Foliage: Grey-green in All seasons
Fragrance: The flowers have a rich fruity perfume.
Habit: Rounded
Pruning: Suited to cloud pruning. Prune with secateurs, so that the leaves are never sliced in half.. REGISTER to read more...
Propagation methods: Seed. REGISTER to read more...
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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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| Soil types: | Clay, Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
| Soil drainage: | Well-drained, Moist but well-drained | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Full Sun, Partial Shade | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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