Olea europaea var. cuspidata
AFRICAN OLIVE
Oleaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 8-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, second line salt wind, heavy frost
8m
Plant habit
 
6m

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Origins: North Africa, Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, Indian Ocean Islands, SW Asia-Middle East, India-Subcontinent, China-Korea-Taiwan

Other Botanical Names: Olea africana, Olea chrysophylla, Olea cuspidata, Olea europaea ssp. africana, Olea ferruginea, Olea sativa var. verrucosa, Olea verrucosa

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Olea europaea var. cuspidata
AFRICAN OLIVE
Oleaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 8-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, second line salt wind, heavy frost
8m
Plant habit
 
6m

FEATURES

Flowers: n/a


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean designs

Uses: formal screen, informal screen, topiary

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: deer resistant



HAZARDS

Weed Potential: yes






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