National Plant Network 3 gal. Sweet Olive Shrub

National Plant Network’s grower approved selections take the guesswork out of gardening! Sweet Olive is an evergreen shrub prized for its glossy dark green leaves and intensely sweet, apricot-jasmine scented flowers that bloom in spring and occasionally again later in the year. After flowering, it produces small purple-black fruits; unlike common olives, it is not typically consumed due to its bitter nature. It thrives in USDA zones 8 through 11 in part sun with well-drained soil and tolerates moderate drought once established. This versatile shrub is best used as a fragrant specimen near patios or doorways, as a privacy screen or hedge, or even as a focal point in a large containers. Sweet Olive takes well to being pruned and can also be trained into a tree form or espalier for those desiring an elevated, regal look.

• Offer contains (1) Sweet Olive in a 3 gallon grower container
• Mature size 10-20' tall and 10-15' wide
• Best grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-11
• Performs best in full sun; afternoon shade is beneficial in hotter climates
• Produces small clusters of highly fragrant white flowers in spring; may bloom again sporadically the remainder of the year
• Great for use as a fragrant specimen or hedge, privacy screen, foundation planting, or can be trained as an espalier
• Thrives in well-draining soil with consistent moisture
• This plant is considered toxic to humans and pets if ingested
• This product ships year round, please be mindful of active weather when placing orders to avoid temperature related damage