Phillyrea latifolia
Green olive tree, Mock privet, Evergreen privet
Phillyrea Phillyrea
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
The flowers have a rich fruity perfume.
Rounded
Flushed yellow, Insignificant or absent in Spring
Grey-green in All seasons
Suited to cloud pruning. Prune with secateurs, so that the leaves are never sliced in half.
Seed
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Phillyrea latifolia (Green olive tree) will reach a height of 26ft 3in and a spread of 26ft 3in after 15-20 years.
Architectural, Coastal, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Specimen tree, Topiary, Woodland
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.
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Acid, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
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Phillyrea latifolia
Green olive tree, Mock privet, Evergreen privet
Phillyrea Phillyrea
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.
Evergreen
The flowers have a rich fruity perfume.
Rounded
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Flushed yellow, Insignificant or absent in Spring
Grey-green in All seasons
Suited to cloud pruning. Prune with secateurs, so that the leaves are never sliced in half.
Seed
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Phillyrea latifolia (Green olive tree) will reach a height of 26ft 3in and a spread of 26ft 3in after 15-20 years.
Architectural, Coastal, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Specimen tree, Topiary, Woodland
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.
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Acid, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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