Olea europaea Bambalina

Common Name:
Dwarf Olive 'Bambalina'

Description:
Olea europaea 'Bambalina' is a compact, evergreen olive cultivar renowned for its dense, silver-grey foliage and minimal fruiting. This ornamental variety is ideal for Melbourne's climate, thriving in full sun and well-drained soils. Its slow to moderate growth habit makes it perfect for hedging, topiary, and container planting. 'Bambalina' responds well to pruning, allowing it to be maintained at a desired shape and size. While it may produce occasional small fruits, it is primarily grown for its aesthetic appeal rather than fruit production. Its resilience to drought and frost, once established, makes it a low-maintenance choice for various garden settings.

Form:

• Shrub - Small

• Tree - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: 2–4 metres

• Width: 1.5–3 metres

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:

• White

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots

• Suitable for Hedging

• Suitable for Topiary

• Suitable for Espalier

• Drought Tolerant

• Frost Tolerant

• Evergreen

• Low Maintenance

Ornamental Foliage

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and animals

Companion Plants:

• Lavandula spp. (Lavender)

• Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

• Salvia spp. (Sage)

• Thymus spp. (Thyme)

• Santolina chamaecyparissus (Cotton Lavender)