Discover the Versatile Little Ollie Dwarf Olive Live Plant
Looking for a low-maintenance, elegant evergreen shrub? The Little Ollie Dwarf Olive (Olea europaea ‘Montra’) is an excellent choice. This non-fruiting, dwarf olive variety, also known as Montra, Compacta, or Munchkin, is perfect as a hedge, screen, or specimen shrub. Its compact size makes it ideal for small spaces, and it can easily be trained into a single trunk tree or shaped into a topiary.
The Dwarf Olive boasts dense green leaves with silver-green undersides, creating a beautiful shimmering effect in any garden. Its multi-branch structure allows for versatile shaping and applications, fitting seamlessly into various landscape styles. Plus, it’s heat, drought, and salt-tolerant, making it a hardy and reliable addition to your outdoor or indoor space.
Key Benefits:
- Versatile Use: Perfect for hedges, screens, topiaries, and specimen plantings.
- Low Maintenance: Non-fruiting and drought-tolerant once established.
- Attractive Foliage: Dense green leaves with silver-green undersides.
- Adaptable: Thrives in various conditions, including heat, drought, and poor soils.
- Shapeable: Easy to train into different forms for unique garden designs.
The Little Ollie Dwarf Olives crave healthy amounts of sunlight and love the heat. Little Ollies also thrive in poor, stony, shallow soils, and once established, become very drought tolerant. Plant around 25~30″ height in 3 gallon pot.similar like pic you will receive it.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
- How big does the Little Ollie Dwarf Olive get? The Little Ollie typically reaches a height and width of 3 to 6 feet, making it a great option for smaller gardens or hedges.
- What kind of sunlight does it need? It thrives in full sun, requiring at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day to maintain its dense foliage and healthy growth.
- How often should I water my Little Ollie Dwarf Olive? Once established, it’s very drought-tolerant. Water deeply but infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. During the first year, water more regularly to help it establish.
- Can I grow this plant in a container indoors? Yes, the Little Ollie can be grown indoors if provided with enough sunlight. Ensure the container has good drainage to prevent root rot.
- Is the Little Ollie Dwarf Olive deer resistant? Yes, it is known to be deer resistant, making it a good choice for areas with high deer activity.
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