Olea europaea 'Tolleys Upright'

Common Name: Tolley's Upright Olive

Description:
Olea europaea 'Tolley's Upright' is a compact, evergreen olive tree prized for its elegant, narrow growth habit and high fruit yield. This variety features slender, silvery-green leaves and a naturally columnar shape, making it ideal for smaller gardens, hedging, or feature planting. In spring, it produces small, creamy white flowers, followed by medium-sized green olives that ripen to deep purple-black in late autumn. 'Tolley's Upright' thrives in Melbourne’s climate, tolerating heat, drought, coastal conditions, and poor soils once established. It is an excellent choice for those wanting an ornamental tree that also provides edible fruit for table olives or oil production. Regular light pruning enhances its shape and fruiting potential.

Form:

• Tree - Small
• Tree - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: 4 - 6m (can be pruned smaller)
• Width: 2 - 3m

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:

• Creamy White

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Edible Fruit
• Drought Tolerant once established
• Suitable for Hedging
• Suitable for Screening
• Wind Tolerant
• Coastal Tolerant
• Low Maintenance

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Lavandula (Lavender)
• Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)
• Salvia species
• Cistus (Rock Rose)
• Agapanthus