Trees & Pines

Olive Tree

Olea europaea

The olive tree brings the Mediterranean to colder shores—silver-grey foliage, gnarled trunk, and the promise of sun-drenched hills. Its presence transforms any courtyard.

Light

Full Sun

Water

Dry

Average

Height

Tall

Foliage

Evergreen

Border

Back

Container

Thriller

How to Use

Plant in a large container or sheltered spot in milder areas. Its drought tolerance suits gravel gardens perfectly.

Pairs Well With

Bay tree

Evergreen Mediterranean standards for formal gardens

Lavender

Provencal combination evoking French countryside

Mediterranean spurge

Mediterranean planting with silvery drought-tolerant plants

Mexican Feather Grass

Soft grasses beneath silver olive foliage

Rosemary

Classic Mediterranean combination for sunny terraces