Olea Africana | Wild OliveThe Wild Olive is one of South Africas most treasured indigenous trees, known for its timeless beauty and resilience. Its silvery green leaves and rugged trunk add instant character to gardens, while its drought tolerance makes it a dependable choice for the Western Cape. Best planted in full sun, this evergreen tree grows slowly but steadily into a long lived garden feature. It thrives in coastal and dry conditions and can also be pruned into a neat

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5m H x 2m W Position Sun Water Smart Semi-Water Smart Indigenous Yes

Compact and architectural

Water Smart  Yes

Ideal for topiary

With its long-lasting blooms and tough nature

precision-ground blades that make clean cuts on branches up to 20mm diameter

and water regularly during the first season to ensure strong growth

Train the vine along a trellis or fence

Produces dainty

Tolerates wind

while its drought tolerance makes it a dependable choice for the Western Cape