| Description | Olea europaea
Olive trees require a position in full sun with part shade in a well drained soil. Can use Manzanillo Olive for pollinators but it is not essential.
- Drought tolerant
- High Olive oil content
- Partly self-pollinated
| Pittosporum tenuifolium
Hole in One is a variegated version of the very popular dwarf growing Pittosporum Golf Ball. A small rounded shrub needing very little pruning to maintain a rounded shape and small size, the variegated foliage gives the plants a silver sheen. Prefers a full sun to part shade position. Ideal for screening and hedges. | |
| Content | Olea europaea
A popular Spanish olive that is high-yielding and produces a medium-sized fruit with smooth flesh and a fruity, nutty taste. | | |
| Additional information |
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| Botanical Name |
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Hole in One'
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| Sunshine |
Full Sun, Part Shade
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| Fertilise Me |
November, October, September
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| Fertilizer Frequency |
Annually
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| Flowering |
Yes
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| Fragrance |
Light
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| Fruit / Seed |
No
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| Growth Speed |
Fast
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| Leaf Drop |
Evergreen
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| Origin |
New Zealand
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| Other Common Names |
Kohuhu, Tawhiwhi
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| pH |
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
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| Plant Type |
Shrub
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| Soil Type |
Loam, Loamy – Clay, Sandy – Loam, Well drained
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| Tolerances |
Pollution Tolerant, Poor Soil Tolerant, Frost Tolerant, Salt Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant
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| Water Requirement |
Low
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| Max Height |
0.5m
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| Max Width |
0.5m
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| Toxic To |
Non-toxic
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| Prune Me |
No pruning required
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| Planting Distance |
2 – 3 per metre
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| Size Maintained at |
0.5m
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| Uses |
Low Hedge, Topiary
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| Foliage Colour |
Green, White, Variegated
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| Flowering Time |
October, September
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| Flower Colour |
Inconspicuous, Purple
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