Evergreen Shrub – Little Ollie Dwarf Olive

Little Ollie Dwarf Olive

Botanical name: olea europaea ‘montra’ 

Beginner friendly?: yes 

Average size at maturity: about 6 ft in height and in spread 

Hardy zone: zones 8-11 

Foliage color: green/gray 

Growth rate: grows 1-2 ft per year 

Pruning instructions: prune to maintain desired shape and size in the late winter/early spring 

Propagation methods: propagate with semi-new cuttings in the summer and fall months 

Landscape use: hedge, specimen shrub, topiary

Special features: drought tolerant, heat tolerant, salt tolerant, deer resistant 

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the first half of the soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release liquid fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring or fall 

Best type of soil: adaptable to most types of soil 

Companion plants: rosemary, sage, marigold, lavender 

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: potentially invasive