TreeBook: Tree Species Indigenous to Southern Africa, indexed by Scientific name.
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Olea europaea africana
African olive | A reliable, neat and compact tree, fit for many applications | Vanderbijlpark
Gardening ideas
Suitable for a small garden. African olive has a neat, compact growth form. It responds well to pruning and can be shaped into formal forms
Olea europaea africana
African olive
Olienhout
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It is very hardy (min. temperature is -6C)
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It will grow in soil type:
well-drained, sandy
Medium: 8m high; 8m crown
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Mature size?
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Plant in container?
Yes
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It's leaf growth is
evergreen
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It's growth rate is
average
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It's roots are
slightly aggressive
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It's drought tolerance?
Needs modest water
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Sexes?
Bisexual flower on same the tree
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Birds?
Fruit eaters
up to 5m
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Screening value?
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Flowers?
inconspicuous
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Value to game?
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