Olea ‘Fruitless Dwarf’

OVERVIEW

The Olea ‘Fruitless Dwarf’ olive is a durable evergreen shrub that has a dense mounding growth habit.  It is an inert variety of olive, which means that it does not bloom or produce fruit, which makes it a very clean addition to all landscapes.  It silver and green foliage is prized by homeowners and professionals alike.  The fruitless dwarf olive can be trained and clipped into geometric and other shapes (sorry Edward Scissorhands, nothing that elaborate). 

CHARACTERISTICS

Scientific name: Olea ‘Fruitless Dwarf’

Common Name: Little Ollie

Family: Oleaceae

Suggested Uses: Landscape, ornamental, near pools

Height: 4-8 ft

Width: 3-4 ft

Exposure: Full Sun

Water Use: Low to moderate

Soil: Well-Draining

Zone: 8-11