Olive - Olea Mediterranean Midget

Common Name:
Mediterranean Midget Olive

Description:
Olea europaea ‘Mediterranean Midget’ is a compact, dwarf olive tree prized for its neat, rounded form and attractive silvery-green foliage. This evergreen variety brings a classic Mediterranean look to smaller gardens, courtyards, and patios without the size of traditional olive trees. It produces small, creamy-white flowers in spring, sometimes followed by small olives, although it is primarily grown for its ornamental appeal rather than heavy fruit production. Well suited to Melbourne conditions, it thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained soil, particularly sandy or loamy types. Once established, it is highly drought tolerant and low maintenance, requiring only occasional pruning to maintain its compact shape. Ideal for pots, low hedging, or feature planting, ‘Mediterranean Midget’ is perfect for adding structure and a refined aesthetic to outdoor spaces.

Form:

• Tree - Small
• Shrub - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: 1.5–2.5 m
• Width: 1.5–2 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:

• Creamy white

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Perennial
• Drought tolerant once established
• Low maintenance
• Compact growth habit
• Suitable for Hedging
• Ideal for small gardens and courtyards
• Ornamental foliage
• Mediterranean style planting

Toxicity:

• Not toxic to humans or pets
• Fruit (if produced) must be cured before consumption

Companion Plants:

• Lavender
• Rosemary
• Thyme
• Santolina
• Westringia
• Lomandra
• Salvia
• Citrus