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A compact fruiting olive developed specifically for home garden use - it produces good crops of dual-purpose fruit on a smaller tree than most standard olive varieties, making it a more manageable option for medium-sized gardens. A sensible choice when you want the reward of a productive olive tree without the scale of a full-sized specimen. Olives are among the most naturally suited trees for Perth's climate - hot dry summers, mild winters, and well-drained sandy soils closely mirror the Mediterranean conditions they evolved in. Once established they are genuinely drought tolerant, though good watering through summer improves fruit size and quality. Full sun is non-negotiable. Fertilise with a low-phosphorus fertiliser in spring. Prune lightly after harvest to open up the canopy and encourage the following season's fruit. A note on fruit: raw olives are not edible straight from the tree - all table olives need curing first.
Description
A compact fruiting olive developed specifically for home garden use - it produces good crops of dual-purpose fruit on a smaller tree than most standard olive varieties, making it a more manageable option for medium-sized gardens. A sensible choice when you want the reward of a productive olive tree without the scale of a full-sized specimen. Olives are among the most naturally suited trees for Perth's climate - hot dry summers, mild winters, and well-drained sandy soils closely mirror the Mediterranean conditions they evolved in. Once established they are genuinely drought tolerant, though good watering through summer improves fruit size and quality. Full sun is non-negotiable. Fertilise with a low-phosphorus fertiliser in spring. Prune lightly after harvest to open up the canopy and encourage the following season's fruit. A note on fruit: raw olives are not edible straight from the tree - all table olives need curing first.
