A drought-tolerant evergreen tree, the emblem of Mediterranean gardens.
Olive (Olea europaea) is one of the strongest trees for low-water gardens. Its silvery foliage is decorative all year, and mature specimens add instant character.
Deep, infrequent watering for the first two years; afterwards rainfall is enough. Pruning is light shaping in early summer. Hardiness is about −10 °C, so in Central Anatolia plant in sheltered spots.
| Botanical name | Olea europaea |
|---|---|
| Cold hardiness | −10 °C |
| Sale size | 200–250 cm, 35 L |
A monumental evergreen that lives for centuries and tolerates cold.
A graceful part-shade tree whose leaves turn red in autumn.
A showy evergreen tree with glossy leaves and large cream flowers.
