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Swan Hill Olive - Olea europaea ‘Swan Hill’
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Overview & Specifications
Swan Hill Olive - Olea europaea 'Swan Hill'
One of the most refined olives available for large-scale and prestige applications, Swan Hill delivers the sculptural permanence of the Mediterranean with the practicality demanded by serious projects. Evergreen, thornless, and proven across Australian conditions, it is a specimen that earns its place on any considered landscape.
Why Swan Hill Olive
Thornless form: Clean, safe growth suited to high-traffic areas, pathways, and maintained estates.
Productive fruiting: Yields quality olives suitable for curing and oil production, adding working value to the landscape.
Year-round structure: Dense, silver-green foliage delivers evergreen form and visual weight through every season.
Heat and drought resilience: Thrives in warm, dry conditions with minimal intervention once established.
Longevity: A slow-aging specimen that increases in character and presence over time, compounding the value of the planting.
Ideal Applications
Avenue and boulevard planting: Planted in rows, Swan Hill creates commanding, structured lines across estate and commercial properties.
Specimen feature planting: Advanced stock delivers immediate Mediterranean presence as a standalone focal point.
Boundary and screening: Dense canopy and upright habit establish defined edges with year-round coverage.
Courtyard and hardscape integration: Suits contemporary and classical designs equally, complementing stone, gravel, and formal paving.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (screening/hedge): 3–4m
Spacing (feature/avenue): 6–10m
Planting Season: Spring or autumn
Soil & Drainage: Well-drained soils; tolerates poor, dry, and alkaline soils; excellent drought tolerance once established
Establishment Care: Water deeply once or twice per week for the first two summers to encourage deep root establishment. Once established, Swan Hill Olive is highly drought tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation.
Plant Details
Height: 8–12m
Width: 6–10m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Foliage: Evergreen
Light: Full sun
Native to: Mediterranean region
Flower Colour: Cream
Delivery
Specialist transport for advanced stock
Large trees and advanced stock are delivered using our specialist transport network. Delivery costs vary based on size, quantity and location. For larger orders or difficult access, request project pricing before purchasing.
Installation
Professional installation available
Nursery Direct can arrange professional installation of advanced trees, specimen palms and landscape stock throughout many areas of Australia. Installation pricing varies depending on access, machinery requirements, tree size, planting conditions and location.
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Built for serious landscapes
Nursery Direct gives customers access to mature trees, specimen palms and advanced stock for high-end residential and commercial landscapes.
- Mature trees and specimen palms
- Online ordering and project support
- Sourcing for hard-to-find stock
- Residential and commercial supply
