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Olea Europaea 'Manzanillo' Olive Tree

Olea Europaea 'Manzanillo' Olive Tree

$299.00 AUD
$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. In warm SEQ, treat primarily as an ornamental (fruiting can be variable); best performance in full sun and freely draining soils. 

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.

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  • Sun | 9–1pm
  • Collection: 854 Waterworks Rd, The Gap
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