Olea europaea

The Olea europaea Olive Trees are a classic Mediterranean tree with most varieties producing edible Olives after 4-5 years in the ground. 

The foliage tends to be a silvery grey green in colour. 

This iconic tree brings authentic Mediterranean character, ornamental elegance, and productive abundance to warm Australian gardens.

They prefer a long summer that is hot and dry with cool winters and can be quite frost tolerant as well as drought hardy.

They make excellent screening trees or a beautiful feature tree.  

Perfect Uses

> Feature tree

> Screening solutions

> Mixed ornamental appeal + fruit producing

> Hedging and formal garden applications

> Shade tree

Why Choose Olive Trees

> Mixed ornamental appeal + fruit producing

> Mediterranean vibe

> Trending variety in landscape design

> Medium sized screening

Low/No Fruiting Options - Clean Garden Options

Olea europaea 'Swan Hill'

Non-fruiting variety eliminating messy olive drop. Excellent for formal hedging, streetscapes, and clean garden applications without fruit cleanup concerns. Perfect for gardeners wanting Mediterranean beauty without the maintenance of fruit drop.

Olea europaea 'Tolleys Upright'

Non-fruiting columnar variety with upright habit perfect for formal hedges, screens, and avenue plantings. Dense foliage provides excellent privacy without fruit mess.

Olea europaea 'Bambalina' PBR

Compact non-fruiting variety ideal for small gardens, courtyards, and formal designs without olive drop concerns.

Dwarf Options - Perfect for Smaller Spaces

Olea europaea 'Bambalina' PBR 

Compact registered variety ideal for small gardens, courtyards, and container growing. Still produces olives despite smaller form, perfect for space-conscious gardeners.

Olea europaea 'Garden Harvest'

Dwarf fruiting variety combining ornamental appeal with productive abundance in manageable size.

Olea europaea 'Piccolo' 

Genuine miniature olive perfect for tight spaces and decorative plantings.

Olea europaea 'Miniolea'

Ultra-compact variety for containers, small gardens, and formal designs.

Best Fruiting Varieties - Maximum Olive Production

Olea europaea 'Manzanillo'

Classic Spanish olive variety prized for excellent fruit production and flavour.

Reliable, prolific fruiting, perfect for Mediterranean gardens seeking regular olive harvests.

Olea europaea 'Kalamata'

Premium Greek olive variety producing dark purple olives ideal for table olives and oil production.

Rich flavour, distinctive appearance, highly prized by olive enthusiasts.

Best for Hedging & Screening

Olea europaea 'Tolleys Upright' 

Columnar growth form with upright habit perfect for formal hedges, screens, and avenue plantings.

Dense foliage provides excellent privacy.

Olea europaea 'Swan Hill'

Non-fruiting variety eliminating messy olive drop.

Excellent for formal hedging, streetscapes, and clean garden applications without fruit cleanup concerns.

Olea europaea 'Bambalina' PBR 

Compact form ideal for low hedging and ornamental screening in smaller gardens.

Best Frost Tolerance

Olea europaea 'Frantoio'

Most frost-tolerant variety, perfectly suited for cooler Australian regions.

Excellent oil variety from Southern Europe, reliable performer in varied climates.