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    The Botanical Society

    Olea Europaea 'Manzanillo' Olive

    Olea Europaea 'Manzanillo' Olive

    $299.00 AUD
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    Olea europaea ‘Manzanillo’ — Olive Tree

    Classic Spanish olive with a rounded form.

    Dense grey-green foliage and naturally lollipop habit makes ‘Manzanillo’ an easy choice for driveways, courtyards and screening. White spring blossom is followed by ornamental fruit.

    Suits pots or in-ground planting; thrives in full sun and free-draining soils. Excellent heat, wind and coastal tolerance once established; simple to maintain—light prune for shape after winter.

    Best for: modern Mediterranean palettes, avenue plantings, evergreen screens, statement pots.

    Size & habit: compact-rounded, good lower branching for screen lines.

    Origin: Mediterranean Region
    Attracts: Birds and friendly insects

    Plant Guide

    What to use me for: Feature/specimen in modern Mediterranean or coastal designs. Evergreen screen or avenue/driveway planting. Large pots (great for entrances). Can be clipped for formal shapes/topiary.
    I grow to: In-ground: 5–7 m H × 4–5 m W (naturally rounded, dense habit). In containers: more compact
    Features: Dense grey-green foliage with a naturally rounded canopy. White spring blossom (pollinator friendly), followed by ornamental fruit. Smooth, silvered trunks; holds shape well with light pruning.

    Plant Care

    Where to place me: Full sun (6+ hours) with good airflow. Suits Brisbane heat/humidity; coastal and windy sites are fine once established.
    How far to space me: Avenues/screens: 3–5 m centres. For tighter, formal lines, prune and plant ~2.5–3 m apart.
    Soil conditions: Free-draining soils are essential (sandy/loam ideal). If on clay, raise the bed or improve drainage; avoid water-logging. Mulch to keep roots cool, keeping mulch off the trunk
    Extra care
    Water: regular while establishing (first summer), then deep and occasional
    Feed: light slow-release fertiliser in spring
    Prune: light shape late winter; remove suckers/watershoots as needed
    Note on fruit in SEQ: Treat primarily as an ornamental in warm coastal QLD—fruit set can be variable. Planting different cultivars nearby may help, but don’t rely on heavy crops.

    Pickup Hours

    • Wed–Sat | 9–3pm
    • Sun | 9–1pm
    • Collection: 854 Waterworks Rd, The Gap
    • On arrival: provide confirmation 'ready to collect' email, we’ll assist with loading.
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