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Verdale Olive - Olea europaea ‘Verdale’
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Overview & Specifications
Verdale Olive - Olea europaea 'Verdale'
The Verdale Olive delivers everything expected of a prestige Mediterranean specimen, refined silvery foliage, exceptional structure, and quality fruit production. Planted at advanced size, it establishes an immediate sense of permanence and character that lesser stock simply cannot replicate.
Why Verdale Olive
Productive fruiting: Yields high-quality olives suited to curing and oil production, fruiting reliably as a standalone specimen with yields improved by nearby plantings.
Distinctive foliage: Silvery-green leaves provide year-round textural contrast and a timeless Mediterranean aesthetic.
Drought resilience: Performs with minimal water input once established, well suited to the Australian climate and low-intervention landscapes.
Long-term asset: Structure and character deepen with age, adding enduring value to the property.
Versatile scale: Equally at home as a singular focal specimen or planted in formal grove configurations.
Ideal Applications
Formal feature planting: Anchors courtyards, entries, and open terraces with commanding presence.
Mediterranean and contemporary landscapes: Integrates seamlessly into both classic and clean-lined architectural projects.
Productive estate planting: Suited to working groves on rural and semi-rural properties where ornamental and yield outcomes are both priorities.
Structured avenue and grove planting: Planted in even rows, Verdale creates strong visual rhythm and a cohesive landscape framework.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (screening/hedge): 3–4m
Spacing (feature/avenue): 5–8m
Planting Season: Spring or autumn
Soil & Drainage: Well-drained soils; tolerates poor, rocky or alkaline soils; drought tolerant once established
Establishment Care: Water deeply once or twice a week for the first two years to establish a strong root system, then reduce to infrequent deep watering. Apply a light mulch around the base, keeping it clear of the trunk, to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.
Plant Details
Height: 6–10m
Width: 5–8m
Growth Rate: Slow
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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