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OLEA EL GRECO OLIVE in new zealand

OLEA EL GRECO - EL GRECO OLIVE

A small and slow-growing tree with a compact form which produces a heavy yield of fruit with good oil content in the summer. Thin, green/silver coloured leaves and multiple branching add colour and texture when used as screening or as a garden feature. The bark is light grey.
 
Applications
Specimen tree
Screening and hedging
Fruiting tree
Mediterranean theme
Coastal tolerance  
 
Beyond the norm
The tree can be clipped for topiary or very easily raised to create a formal hedge with clear trunks.

Clipped height
1.5-2m

15 year height
2-3m

Mature height
4m

Soil conditions
Free draining, moist, best in fertile soils, can handle mild droughts

Wind
Tolerant

Frost
Tolerant

Light
Full sun 
 
Tree Shape
Compact, upright

Seasonal
Evergreen

Fruit
Olive

Origin
Mediterranean

Available grades (subject to demand)
19lt, 45lt, 160lt

The Icon Trees nursery covers 50 acres. So that we can attend to your requirements it is important to visit by appointment only; we may not be able to give you access to the nursery without prior arrangement.

 

Our usual opening hours are 7.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. 

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If you are unable to visit the nursery we can assist by selecting the right trees for your project. We can also support your purchasing decisions by providing photos of our trees. Purchases can be made using direct credit, VISA or Mastercard, or trade accounts.

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99 Clevedon-Takanini Road

Ardmore

Auckland

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sales@icontrees.co.nz

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0800 BIG TREES

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