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Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry Mesic
Dry
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 4 to 6 feet
Plant Spread: 4 to 6 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Suitable Locations: Topiary
Uses: Windbreak or Hedge
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Salt tolerant
Propagation: Seeds: Self fertile
Pollinators: Wind
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Tolerates poor soil

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Common names
  • Dwarf Olive

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Location: National Botanical Garden, DC, Virginia :) | May, 2022
Date: 2022-05-28
Location: San Diego Botanical Garden, Encinitas, California
Date: 2013-04-01
Location: San Diego Botanical Garden, Encinitas, California
Date: 2013-04-01
Location: San Diego Botanical Garden, Encinitas, California
Date: 2013-04-01
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